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Coffee A Health Drink?

Posted by Zonk on from the never-touch-the-stuff dept.

Yocto Yotta wrote to mention an article from The Independent which would seem to indicate that coffee has numerous health benefits, and could be construed to be a 'health drink'. From the article: "'A study has found that coffee contributes more antioxidants - which have been linked with fighting heart disease and cancer - to the diet than cranberries, apples or tomatoes...[antioxidants in coffee] have been linked to a number of health benefits, including protection against heart disease and cancer. Studies have associated coffee drinking with a reduced risk of liver and colon cancer, type two diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.'"

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  1. That explains... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... Why computer programmers and other cube dwellers are always the picture of health and fitness!

    1. Re:That explains... by ozmanjusri · · Score: 5, Funny

      The coffee is what is keeping these incredibly unhealthy people in cubicles alive!

      Well, let's face it, if wasn't for the shakes, they wouldn't be getting any exercise at all.

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  2. Yellow Teeth by panaceaa · · Score: 5, Funny

    In addition, the yellow teeth you get will prevent you from getting STDs!!

    As if us Slashdotters need any additional help with that :).

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  3. See by OneArmedMan · · Score: 5, Funny

    ihavebeensayingforyearsthatdrinkinglotsofcoffeeisa goodthinganditsnothingtoworryabout. /Deeeep breath /twitch twitch

  4. One word by JanneM · · Score: 5, Funny

    Too much of a good thing is NEVER beneficial. ... Except sex, that is.

    Chafing.

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