India, March 10 -- It is believed that drinking coffee can affect postural performance and balance in older adults. However, a new study proves otherwise. The study, published in Experimental Gerontology, investigated the impact of coffee in control and posture in older adults, and the results are surprising. The study observed that enjoying a strong cup of coffee once in a while is not that bad news, as earlier thought. Also read | Forget superfoods: Your morning coffee could be the secret to a longer life

The study was conducted on 22 healthy older adults (12 men and 10 women) with an average age of 68 years. The participants attended four sessions of drinking coffee - consuming caffeinated coffee, drinking decaffeinated coffee, taking...