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That cup of coffee you crave each morning may be good for more than helping you get started on the day's tasks, it may be protecting you from Alzheimer's disease as well.

A study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation has found that caffeine can prevent the disruptions of the blood brain barrier (BBB) inflicted by bad cholesterol in the diet. Disruptions of the BBB have been implicated as underlying mechanisms in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers found that chronic ingestion of caffeine offered protection against the disruptions. A daily cup of coffee is presumed to provide the healthful benefit.

As coffee lovers, this revelation comes under the heading of “Health News We Like to Hear.” Other news we really enjoyed hearing was that a glass or two of red wine everyday is good for cardiovascular health, eating dark chocolate will also help keep the heart healthy, and three midday naps a week can lead to less heart disease.

Thank you to the dedicated scientists who delivered the good news!

If you’d like to read the research findings in the Journal of Neuroinflammation go to: Caffeine blocks disruption of blood brain barrier in a rabbit model of Alzheimer's disease

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