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Coffee Boosts Healthy Aging in Midlife Women, Study Finds

8/12/2025

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A groundbreaking Harvard study suggests that midlife women who indulge in 2-5 cups of caffeinated coffee each day could boost their chances of aging gracefully. Analyzing data from over 47,000 participants over three decades, researchers discovered a 2-5% increase in the likelihood of healthy aging associated with coffee consumption, while decaf and tea offered no such advantages.

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A groundbreaking Harvard study suggests that midlife women who indulge in 2-5 cups of caffeinated coffee each day could boost their chances of aging gracefully. Analyzing data from over 47,000 participants over three decades, researchers discovered a 2-5% increase in the likelihood of healthy aging associated with coffee consumption, while decaf and tea offered no such advantages.