It stands to reason that early this Monday morning, as I am clutching my cup of coffee, writing about this amazing elixir is a natural next step. You see, for many adults coffee is the drink of choice first thing in the morning. Maybe this nectar of the gods is good for us? I found some interesting studies that might shed some light. I will spare you the big reading project, however if you wish to dig deeper, references are included.  

A study which was published in Stanford Medicine News Center, Goldman (2017), looks at the benefits of caffeine on those who suffer from inflammation in their bodies. It is well known that having added inflammation causes many issues in the body such as heart weakening, some cancers and other issues pertaining to memory loss and reduced organ function. This study showed that people of similar ages who consumed caffeinated drinks such as coffee were less affected by the breakdown caused by inflammation than those who did not. 

Another study published in the European Heart Journal, Wang et al (2025), shares the outcome of an almost decade long study on the benefits of coffee consumption. The research group looked at individuals and noted any increased benefits of when coffee was consumed during the day, if the timing made a difference and looked at individuals who didn’t consume coffee at all. The basic outcome of this study showed that the group that had the longest life expectancy were those who drank coffee only in the morning. In the other two groups, even though the all day coffee consumers fared better, their longevity was not as prominent. 

It is important to note that in both studies the findings were stark and obvious, which means coffee truly made a difference. It should also be stated that with ANY health issue, especially heart, you should always consult your physician and ensure that coffee is right for you. 

If you have an article or study about coffee that you found interesting, please share with me in the comments below and also drop a note of how many cups of joe you enjoy daily. Me? During the week I am lucky to see the bottom of one mug, the weekends, 1 – 1/2. 

Don’t worry, those of you who choose to drink other things, there is more to come!

Blessings,

Sarah D

Do you have a topic you would like to learn more about? Let me know! I am always looking for ideas. 

References: 

Goldman, B (2017). Caffeine may counter age-related inflammation. Stanford Medicine Caffeine may counter age-related inflammation

Wang, X., Ma, H., Sun, Q., Li, J., Heianza, Y., Van Dam, R., Hu, R., Rimm, E., Manson, J., Qi, L. (2025). Coffee drinking timing and mortality in US adults. European Heart Journal Coffee drinking timing and mortality in US adults | European Heart Journal | Oxford Academic