Inglés C2 - Why coffee could be good for your health

10 Questions

What did research from the 1980s and 1990s suggest about coffee consumption?

It increased the risk of cardiovascular disease

What is the relationship between coffee consumption and colon cancer?

Coffee has a protective effect against colon cancer

What health benefits have been associated with coffee consumption?

Lower risk of heart disease and cancer

How does decaf coffee compare to regular coffee in terms of health benefits?

Decaf coffee has similar amounts of antioxidants as normal coffee and provides the same health benefits

What is the recommended daily coffee consumption for pregnant women?

One to two cups per day

What is the effect of regular coffee consumption on caffeine tolerance?

Regular coffee consumption increases caffeine tolerance

What is a potential negative effect of coffee consumption?

Disrupted sleep

What is the most popular beverage in the world after water?

Coffee

What is the effect of coffee dependence on withdrawal symptoms?

Withdrawal symptoms last between three days and a week

How does ground coffee compare to instant or decaf coffee in terms of health benefits?

Ground coffee has stronger health benefits than instant or decaf

Study Notes

Research from the past decade suggests that drinking coffee may benefit health.
Coffee was traditionally seen as a bad thing, with research from the 1980s and 1990s suggesting that it increased the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Recent studies have found that coffee is not carcinogenic and may have a protective effect against colon cancer.
Drinking coffee has been associated with a lower risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
People who drink up to four cups of coffee a day have fewer diseases compared to those who don't drink any.
Decaf coffee has similar amounts of antioxidants as normal coffee and provides the same health benefits.
Population studies cannot confirm cause and effect, but people who consume coffee may have better underlying health than those who don't.
Pregnant women are advised to limit their coffee consumption to one to two cups per day to reduce the risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, and stillbirth.
Caffeine is a psychoactive drug that affects our cognition, but regular coffee drinkers become tolerant to its effects.
Coffee dependence can cause withdrawal symptoms such as tiredness and headaches, which typically last between three days and a week.
Coffee has been found to have health benefits, including lower risk of heart disease and cancer.
The type of coffee doesn't seem to matter, as consistent results were found across countries.
Instant coffee and decaf coffee are still healthier than not drinking any coffee at all.
Ground coffee is associated with stronger health benefits than instant or decaf.
The anti-inflammatory properties of polyphenols in coffee may contribute to its health benefits.
Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day is generally considered safe and healthy.
Drinking too much of anything is likely not good for you.
Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world after water.
Caffeine is a natural stimulant that can help increase alertness and focus.
Coffee can also have negative effects, such as disrupting sleep and causing jitters or anxiety.