Is tea healthier than coffee?

In this battle over health benefits, coffee comes out on top. Coffee drinkers can raise a mug to fiber, microbiome health and lowering risk for cancer and diabetes. But tea drinkers, do not despair. Tea is undoubtedly good for your blood pressure, cholesterol, stress levels, mental health and productivity.

washingtonpost.com - Coffee vs. tea smackdown - The Washington Post

Should you drink warm or cold lemon water?

Drinking it ice cold may hinder the digestive benefits of the lemon water. And it makes your body spend more energy trying to heat it up. But lemon...

Last updated Nov 17, 2019

Should I plank on elbows or hands?

Doing planks on the elbows puts your body more horizontal to the floor, which forces your core muscles to work harder to stabilize you. That said,...

Last updated Jul 2, 2021

Learn More »

Promotion

Round 8 Longevity

Coffee and tea lovers, rejoice! Coffee and tea drinkers tend to live longer than people who don’t drink either beverage. For tea drinkers, both green and black tea are associated with greater longevity. In one recent study, scientists followed a half million people over a 14-year period and found that people who drank at least two cups of tea daily had a 9 to 13 percent lower risk of dying during the study period compared to non-tea drinkers. The study was carried out in the United Kingdom, where most of the tea drinkers consumed black tea. But large studies of green tea drinkers have reached similar findings. Black tea and especially green tea are rich in polyphenols and other beneficial compounds, “and these compounds could potentially reduce stress and inflammation in the body,” said Maki Inoue-Choi, a staff scientist at the National Institutes of Health and lead author of the recent tea study. More research is needed to understand the potential mechanisms involved. As for coffee, a July study followed almost 172,000 people and found that those who drank 2.5 to 4.5 cups of coffee per day had a 30 percent lower likelihood of dying during the roughly seven years of the study compared to people who didn’t drink coffee. Even those who drank their coffee with a teaspoon of sugar seemed to gain a benefit. These studies come with an important limitation: They are observational, meaning they can’t prove causation. But tea and coffee provide so many health benefits that it’s reasonable to conclude that they could lower your odds of an early death, say experts. Chopra at Harvard Medical School pointed out that at least five large studies in leading medical journals have now shown that coffee drinkers have lower mortality rates. “These studies keep coming and coming,” he said.

This round is a draw.

Is there a lawsuit against Wellbutrin?

This nationwide class action lawsuit was brought under California law claiming that the manufacturers of generic bupropion failed to warn of...

Last updated Dec 31, 2019

What organ is responsible for weight loss?

Your liver is extremely important to health, metabolism and the ability to lose weight, burn fat and detoxify the body.

Last updated Jan 11, 2018

Promotion

Does lemon speed up metabolism?

Lemons are known to help you lose weight; thanks to the presence of vitamin C and antioxidants that promote good digestion. Lemons also have...

Last updated Jul 5, 2022

What will apple cider vinegar do to your hair?

Science supports the use of apple cider vinegar as a hair rinse. It could help strengthen hair and improve luster by lowering hair and scalp pH. It...

Last updated Sep 7, 2018

Promotion

Is popcorn good for weight loss?

Because of popcorn's high fiber content, its low calorie count and its low energy density, popcorn is considered to be a food that can aid in...

Last updated Feb 14, 2019

Promotion

How to lose 3kg per week?

7 tips on How to lose 3 kilograms per week Cut back on how much you eat. ... Replace sweets with fruits. ... You must not skip your breakfast. ......

Last updated May 24, 2020