Enjoy a cup of coffee to celebrate National Coffee Month!
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Enjoy a cup of coffee to celebrate National Coffee Month!

Millions of Americans kickstart their day with a comforting cup of coffee and August is National Coffee Month.
High coffee and tea consumption linked to increased macular retinal nerve fiber layer thickness
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High coffee and tea consumption linked to increased macular retinal nerve fiber layer thickness

A recent study found that moderate coffee and tea consumption may increase the macular retinal nerve fiber layer. 
Heavy coffee drinkers with hypertension may be at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease
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Heavy coffee drinkers with hypertension may be at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease

Recent studies point to heavy coffee drinking being associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
How that cup of coffee can affect your eyes
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How that cup of coffee can affect your eyes

Grabbing a cup of coffee is a morning ritual for 2 out 3 Americans. But does this daily habit pose a problem for our vision?
Adding milk to your coffee may have anti-inflammatory benefits
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Adding milk to your coffee may have anti-inflammatory benefits

Researchers examined how polyphenols react when combined with amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.
Coffee consumption with high blood pressure carries risks
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Coffee consumption with high blood pressure carries risks

Researchers were looking to determine whether the protective effect of coffee applies to people with more severe hypertension.
Coffee drinkers may enjoy a longer life
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Coffee drinkers may enjoy a longer life

Researchers were examining the associations between types of coffee and incident arrhythmias, cardiovascular disease and death.