Coffee may prevent depression (in women) scientists say
Women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day are less likely
to get depressed, research suggests.
It is not clear why it might have this effect, but the authors
believe caffeine in coffee may alter the brain's chemistry. Decaffeinated
coffee did not have the same effect.
The findings, published in Archives of
Internal Medicine, come from a study of more than 50,000 US female nurses.
The experts are now recommending more work to better understand
the link.
And they say it is certainly too soon to start recommending that
women should drink more coffee to boost mood. Read More
Bob Hoff
10/7/11
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