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A study suggests that drinking instant coffee may increase the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults, especially for those genetically predisposed or with early signs of the disease. The research highlights potential risks associated with chemicals in instant coffee and recommends switching to ground coffee for at-risk individuals.
A study of over 46,000 people suggests that drinking one to three cups of black coffee daily can significantly reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death, with benefits peaking at three cups, though added sugars and dairy may diminish these effects.
International Coffee Day is celebrated on October 1st to recognize the work of coffee farmers, producers, and baristas worldwide. Brazil is the largest coffee producer, followed by Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, and Ethiopia. Coffee production involves two main types of beans: Arabica, known for its mild flavor, and Robusta, which has a stronger taste and higher caffeine content. Coffee consumption is estimated at two billion cups per day globally.
As National Coffee Day approaches, coffee spots like Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme are offering deals and promotions to entice customers. Dunkin' is giving free medium iced or hot coffee to Rewards members, while Krispy Kreme is offering a free medium hot or iced coffee or espresso-based drink. Starbucks is releasing city-inspired coffee microblends, and Sheetz and Kolache Factory are also offering free coffee. Additionally, Keurig is hosting a sweepstakes, and brands like Atlas Coffee Club and Steeped Coffee have discounts available.
A study from China using MRI data reported that heavier coffee drinkers, based on the number of cups consumed daily, have a lower volume of the striatum, a brain region affected in Parkinson’s disease, whether or not they have Parkinson’s. Regular coffee consumption, without an emphasis on cups per day, also was tied to a significantly reduced volume in this brain region, but only among healthy adults rather than patients. The study provides evidence for the effect of chronic coffee consumption on striatal volume in a living human brain.