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Coffee may help lower your risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease

Tonya Costoff Medeiros

28 Feb 2026 — 1 min read

New study shows your morning coffee carries more health perks than you know. ©Image Credit: Unsplash / Ante Samarzija

Who doesn't love starting their day with a piping hot cup of coffee? There's nothing like a jolt of caffeine to help get you out the door. If you tend to cut yourself off after just one cup for fear of "overdoing it," we've got news. A 2025 study shows that moderate consumption of coffee can actually help lower your risk of developing dementia, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular disease.

How much coffee should you drink?

Confused about what "moderation" means? It seems two to three cups of caffeinated coffee per day is the sweet spot. It may slow cognitive decline and help your overall cardio health.

Not a coffee drinker? No worries, you can get the same benefits by drinking one to two cups of caffeinated tea.

The time of day that you drink coffee has an impact

Focusing on how many cups of coffee you can have a day is only half the story. Researchers have also found that the time of day you drink your coffee matters.

According to lead author Lu Qi, sticking to a morning coffee habit is much better for your heart and long-term health than sipping on it all day long.

Plenty of people swear by their mid-afternoon coffee break. I mean, how else do you get through the final couple of hours of the workday? It doesn't mean you need to cut this habit out; it just may not have as much of an impact.

What about cream and sugar in your coffee?

Can't drink coffee without adding cream and sugar? Unfortunately, that comes with a catch. Adding cream and sugar can cancel out some of the health benefits of drinking coffee. Yeah, drinking coffee black isn't for everyone, you may try cutting back on the cream and sugar gradually.

Coffee gets a big seal of approval

The next time you start craving a coffee, there's no need to fight the urge because it could be doing your body good.

Sources: Healthline

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