Drinking Coffee May Offset Health Risks of Sitting for Hours, Study Finds
Are you someone who spends hours sitting at a desk or on the couch every day? If so, you might want to pay attention to this groundbreaking study that suggests your daily cup of coffee could be the key to offsetting the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Researchers at Soochow University in China conducted a study of over 10,000 people in the United States and found that those who drink coffee daily may be protected from the negative health impacts of sitting for extended periods. In fact, sedentary coffee drinkers were found to be 1.58 times less likely to die of all causes as many as 13 years later compared to non-coffee drinkers who sit for long periods.
This study is the first of its kind to evaluate how the health benefits of coffee could counteract the increased risk of death associated with prolonged sitting. The researchers analyzed long-term health data from the US and found that drinking coffee essentially cancels out the association between sedentary lifestyles, death from cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality.
What’s even more fascinating is that the associated harms of sitting were only present among adults who did not consume coffee. Those participants with a sedentary lifestyle who did drink coffee benefited from a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, regardless of how many cups they consumed.
While the exact reasons behind coffee’s protective effects are still being studied, previous research has linked coffee consumption to longer and healthier lives in general. Compounds in coffee, including caffeine and antioxidants, have been found to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and even protect the brain from degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.
At Milagrosa Single Estate, we take pride in our specialty coffee brand farmed in Jerico, Colombia. As a single origin, craft roaster that produces small batches of high-quality coffee, we understand the importance of enjoying a premium cup of coffee that not only tastes great but also offers potential health benefits. So next time you reach for your morning brew, remember that it could be doing more than just waking you up – it could be helping you live a longer, healthier life.
