Health advice

The Telegraph's Health page offers "Why over-60s should have four coffees a day." I continue to follow this health advice daily. From the article:

.... A recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition claims that regularly drinking four to six cups of coffee a day has been linked with a reduced risk of frailty. And because, for many of us, coffee is craved and revered, it could now mean we can enjoy those daily cups of Costa Rica’s finest, while feeling reassured it is supporting our health…

There is growing research which advocates the benefits of moderate coffee drinking. Its unique components each play a role in making it a positive addition to your diet as you age. The caffeine content acts as an “adenosine receptor antagonist”, which in laymen’s terms, means it helps reduce fatigue and enhance alertness. Plus, caffeine can improve muscle movement, thus supporting mobility and reducing weakness. The polyphenols (natural plant compounds) have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which ward off age-related muscle loss, swelling, and support overall function. While a lesser-known compound, trigonelline, may sustain cognitive health and improve memory. ....

...[A] straight, black, filtered coffee...is the healthiest.

I'm always pleased to learn that at least one of my habits is approved.

Jenny Tucker, "Why over-60s should have four coffees a day," The Telegraph, June 19, 2025.