20 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Life Slideshow. Catherine Yeulet/iStock/Getty Images Overview Most diet and fitness plans are like long cross-country car rides.
They eventually get you to where you want, but along the way you're uncomfortable and often inconvenienced. But what if you could upgrade your trek to a first class flight? You’d feel better and reach your destination faster. Medicinal Use of Bergamot. Coffee Health Risks. Despite 20 years of reassuring research, many people still avoid caffeinated coffee because they worry about its health effects.
However, current research reveals that in moderation—a few cups a day—coffee is a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. The September issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch weighs the pros and cons of this popular beverage and eases the concerns of moderate coffee drinkers. The latest research has not only confirmed that moderate coffee consumption doesn't cause harm, it's also uncovered possible benefits. Studies show that the risk for type 2 diabetes is lower among regular coffee drinkers than among those who don't drink it. Also, coffee may reduce the risk of developing gallstones, discourage the development of colon cancer, improve cognitive function, reduce the risk of liver damage in people at high risk for liver disease, and reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease.