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Moderate coffee intake tied to slower cellular aging in severe mental illness, study finds
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A new study in BMJ Mental Health suggests that drinking up to four cups of coffee a day is associated with slower biological aging in people with severe mental disorders, reflected in longer telomeres—chromosome caps linked to cellular aging. The observed difference in telomere length corresponds to roughly five extra years of biological youth compared with non-coffee drinkers, while higher intake shows no such benefit and may contribute to cellular stress.
Keurig Dr Pepper faced a $1.5 million penalty in September 2024 from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for misleading claims about the recyclability of its K-Cup pods. The company has since launched new programs to address waste from the estimated 576,000 metric tons of coffee capsules produced annually. These initiatives include mail-back recycling and upcoming plastic-free alternatives.
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Experts emphasize that a burr grinder is the most crucial tool for brewing high-quality coffee at home, offering precise control over grind consistency. Unlike blade grinders, which produce uneven particles, burr models crush beans uniformly for better flavor extraction. Kaleena Teoh, co-founder of Coffee Project New York, highlights its importance in achieving personalized brews.
Colombia's National Government has approved an agreement to rescue the Cooperativa de Caficultores de los Andes (Cooperandes) from imminent liquidation. This measure safeguards thousands of small coffee growers in southwest Antioquia after years of intervention. The deal, reconciled with key creditors, will soon be presented to the Assembly of Creditors.
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New research from UC San Francisco and the University of Adelaide reveals that drinking one cup of caffeinated coffee daily may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation by 39%. This finding challenges long-standing medical advice to avoid caffeine for heart rhythm issues. The DECAF clinical trial provides the first randomized evidence supporting coffee's potential benefits for heart health.