Coffee Cuts Depression Risk?

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According to the Huffington Post, a Harvard Nurse's Health Study that looked at caffeine's effect on depression in over 50,000 women who worked in healthcare showed that women who consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee per day were 15 percent less likely to develop depression compared to those who drank one cup. Women who drank at least four cups per day had a 20 percent lower risk of depression.


See the full article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/coffee-cuts-depression-women_n_982122.html


If coffee's not your cup of tea, you can always get a caffeine fix from, well, tea! Some black teas have almost as much caffeine as coffee, and green teas, while lower in caffeine, are known to have antioxidants and other health benefits. As with all things, moderation is key. Reducing stress, eating healthy, and getting in some regular upbeat exercise are your best bets for keeping yourself mentally and physically healthy!