Coffee and Tea May Shield Minds from Dementia, Study Reveals
Coffee lovers, tea devotees—rethink your routine. New research suggests your daily brew might shield your mind from dementia, with caffeine’s protective effects strongest in those who sip two to three cups of coffee or one to two cups of tea daily. A 37-year study tracking 132,000 adults found that regular consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was linked to slower cognitive decline and a 14–18% lower risk of dementia, particularly in people under 75. The findings, published in JAMA, challenge the notion that decaf alone offers similar benefits. Lead researcher Dr. Yu Zhang emphasized that the study doesn’t advocate starting…
