India, June 17 -- A new study of nearly 50,000 women suggests that drinking one or two cups of coffee a day may help women stay mentally sharp, strong, and healthy as they get older.
The research, which was shared at a nutrition conference but hasn't been fully reviewed or published yet, comes from scientists at Tufts University. They looked at the coffee habits and health of adults aged 20 and up who took part in U.S. health surveys between 1999 and 2018. Participants were tracked for about 9 to 11 years.
During that time, over 7,000 people passed away, including more than 1,000 from cancer and over 1,000 from heart disease. The study found that people who drank coffee had a lower risk of dying compared to those who didn't drink coffee a...