If Sid Kirhheimer is correct with his recent article, Seattleites have another reason to tip back their freshly brewed coffee. Kirhheimer claims in a WebMD feature that coffee is the new health food.
Kirhheimer provides good evidence and says the latest test on the affects of coffee only support previous evidence that coffee is good for the body. Coffee, according to Kirhheimer, could lower the risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and even colon cancer. Coffee can also lift your mood, fix headaches and lower the risk of cavities.
This sounds to be true -- but the evidence is there (though people should still take this news with skepticism). When it comes to health fads there are always uncertainties that must be addressed. I’m not saying that coffee can’t certainly help you, but it is to my knowledge that exercising, proper diets, and sleep can remedy an unhealthy life. At least you’ll be rested and not looking for that extra lift.
If you think though that coffee can fix the vices such as smoking and drinking as Kirhheimer suggests, then go for it. But really we must take a closer look at these studies and stress the negative effects that may come from this. Kirhheimer suggests that even children should drink coffee, “In fact, no studies show that coffee in reasonable amounts is in any way harmful to children.” I say we should slow down before we build a Starbucks for Kids next to the Pottery Barn for Kids in University Village.
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