A recent article I read says that coffee might have some healthful benefits. I think we knew all along that coffee was good for you one way or another.

As it is, more than half of all adults in the U.S. drink coffee. And coffee has been on the minds of research companies for quite a while. Research over the past few years shows that coffee drinking doesn’t have any serious health effects.

Although regular coffee drinking isn’t bad for most people, that may not be the case for pregnant women. There’s a link on research to miscarriage with caffeine consumption of 200 mg or more per day.

Typically, a cup of coffee has about 150 mg of caffeine.

For men with a high daily intake of regular or decaffeinated coffee, there’s up to 60% lower risk of advanced prostate cancer. Coffee contains chemicals that lower blood sugar. Research has been done between coffee and type II diabetes. A report from the University of Sydney in Australia said that drinking 4 cups of coffee per day reduces the risk of diabetes by up to 35%.

Coffee has also been shown to help heart attack survivors and may help to reduce cardiovascular disease. Another study says that drinking coffee lowers the risk of premature death especially in women. Women who drink 6 cups a week or so, had a death rate that is 26% lower than those that don’t drink coffee.

So, with this good news, enjoy your next cup of coffee!

Here are a few things you can do to improve your health and are not too time-consuming.

Getting that Morning Coffee
Are you a coffee drinker? If you get your morning coffee at your favorite shop and find yourself waiting in line as usual, here’s what you can do while you’re waiting. Focus on good posture while standing in line. Straighten your back, keep your chest out and shoulders back. Hold your head high, take a deep breath, inhaling and exhaling. Now don’t do this last one too loudly or it will appear you’re impatient while waiting to place your order. You’re not, right? Practice this every day and get into the habit of better posture and more vitality.

Coffee Alternatives
When you place your order, how about mixing it up once in a while and getting some green tea instead? This drink helps cut your risk of cancer, keep your blood pressure healthy, protect your memory, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. I drink a cold version of green tea at work, which is a tasty drink I discovered at my nearby Costco.

Ride Your Bike to Work
If it’s practical for you, which it won’t be for everyone, consider trading the car on some days for the bike when commuting to work. Now that’s easy for me to say, since I only live just over 2 miles from work, so the choice is easy. But if this can work for you too, it’s sure a nice change of pace, and a healthy alternative.

Make To-Do List
It only takes a few minutes to put one together. A to-do list prepared at the beginning of the day will help keep you on track for the rest of the day. It’s so easy to get bogged down in small details that can hurt your productivity. Just check your list as you go along and make sure things are getting done. You’ll likely deal with less stress during the day and make more time for yourself to enjoy your coffee, or tea!

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