Coffee; it starts our day, gives us the boost we need mid-day and helps us relax after a long day. But, whether you are a one-cupper or a 5-cupper, you’ve probably heard coffee getting a bad rap; but in fact, studies show your java habit may actually be good for you! From a reduced cancer risk to fewer cavities, you may want to add a cup of Joe to your morning routine.[1]

After a few sips of coffee in the morning, you begin to feel your body wake-up, but before then you are in a full sleep daze. When rising you may be in a hurry to get the brewing started so you might miss a stair, trip over the cat and end up on the floor yelling, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” With Life Alert Protection’s emergency pendant, you’ll never need to worry about that! Simply worn around your neck or wrist, even while you sleep, you can receive an emergency medical response fast with just one touch of a button! Even if you get up in the middle of the night and suddenly find yourself spilled on the floor like old coffee grounds, Life Alert is available 24/7 and ready to pick and perk you up.

So leave the wake-up call to the coffee, Life Alert Protection has your back until then! While Life Alert is getting you help for your skinned knee, you may be surprised to know that coffee can lower your skin cancer risk? You’ll be amazed by these other health benefits of coffee provided by Everyday Health1. 

1. Stroke. People who consumed higher amounts of coffee (and/or green tea) each day showed a lower risk of stroke when compared to those who rarely consumed the beverages, according to a 2013 study published in the journal Stroke. 

2. Diabetes. People who increased their coffee consumption by more than one cup per day over a four-year period had an 11 percent lower risk of type 2 diabetes over the following four years compared to those who did not change their intake, according to a 2014 study led by Harvard School of Public Health. The researchers also found that decreasing coffee intake by more than a cup per day resulted in a 17 percent higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

3. Stress. Does the smell of a rich French roast seem to wake you up on a sluggish morning? Turns out the aroma may help minimize the effects of sleep deprivation on your body. A 2008 study published in the Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that when stressed-out, sleep-deprived rats simply smelled coffee, they experienced a trigger in gene activity known to protect nerve cells from stress-related damage.

4. Tooth decay. Although sipping a cup of java doesn't mean you can ditch the floss, coffee may help boost your dental health. A 2009 study published in the Journal of Conservative Dentistry found that black coffee can help prevent tooth decay — the scientists behind the study advised that additives like milk and sugar have a counterproductive effect.

5. Parkinson's disease. If Parkinson's disease runs in your family, here’s some promising news: A 2007 study conducted on people with a family history found that those who drank coffee were less likely to develop the debilitating neurological disease than those who didn't drink the brew. A 2000 study published in Journal of the American Medical Association also demonstrated the protective effects of caffeine without a family history as well. This research revealed a significantly lower occurrence of Parkinson’s disease among participants with higher coffee and caffeine intake.

6. Breast cancer. Women who drank boiled Scandinavian coffee, which is similar to stronger French press, Turkish, or Greek varieties, more than four times a day had a reduced risk of breast cancer when compared to women who drank it less than once a day, according to a 2010 study published in the journal Cancer Causes & Control. An important note: Because the coffee wasn't filtered, it contained up to 80 times as many coffee-specific fatty acids, which have been linked to slower growth of cancerous cells.

7. Heart disease. Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee per day can lower your risk of developing clogged arteries, an indicator of heart disease, according to a March 2015 study published in the journal Heart. A 2006 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which tracked 27,000 women for 15 years, also found that post-menopausal women who drank 1 to 3 cups of coffee per day lowered their risk of death from cardiovascular disease and other inflammatory diseases.

8. Throat and mouth cancers. Although the research on coffee's cancer-fighting properties has been mixed, a 2012 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that the caffeinated kind may guard against death from throat and mouth cancers. Compared with coffee abstainers, those who drank more than four cups daily had about half the risk of death from certain mouth and throat cancers.

No more guilt trips for your love of coffee. Drink up, for your health! And for your emergency trips at home add Life Alert Protection to your life and get the best in personal protection 24/7, year round. Just put their emergency pendant around your neck or wrist and in the event of a life threatening emergency, push the button on your pendant and receive an emergency medical response faster than then jittery effects of a double Americano! So, don’t be latte, hit the espresso train, wake up and get Life Alert Protection today! Call 1-800-513-2934 for a FREE Brochure on all of Life Alert’s stimulating lifesaving services.

Works Cited:

1.       Bender, Rachel Grumman. “9 Healthy Reasons to Indulge Your Coffee Cravings.” Everyday Health. 14 September 2015. <http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/0310/9-healthy-reasons-to-drink-coffee.aspx>.

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