New study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Dr Samantha Gardener. Credit: Edith Cowan University.

Good news for those of us who can’t face the day without their morning flat white: a long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

As part of the Australian Imaging, Biomarkers and Lifestyle Study of aging, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) investigated whether affected the rate of cognitive decline of more than 200 Australians over a decade.

Lead investigator Dr. Samantha Gardener said results showed an association between coffee and several important markers related to Alzheimer’s disease.

“We found…

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