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Questions tagged [health]

For questions about the good and bad effects of coffee on human health.

This tag can be used when any effect oh human health is involved, either good or bad, for any component of coffee, in any of the many ways it can be prepared.

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Does coffee cause dehydration?

Actual scientific information on the effects of food and drink is notoriously hard to sift from all the dieting pseudoscience. I know that caffeine is a diuretic, which means it will cause me to lose more water, but given that I'm dosing up on it…
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Why is drinking Espresso in the afternoon fine, while milk coffee is not?

I have often heard and seen, especially in Italy, recommendations to avoid coffee with milk like Latte or Cappuccino in the afternoon, while Espresso is widely consumed during this time of day. What is the reason for this? Why would one avoid…
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How to prevent calcium loss when drinking a lot of coffee?

I'm recently drinking a lot of coffee at work. I'm worried about the health issues - lost of calcium from the bones. How can I prevent calcium loss? Drinking coffee with milk is out of option for me - I'm lactose intolerant.
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Coffee and the singing voice

Can anyone tell me what the reputation of coffee is for serious, professional singers? Does it, as it has been suggested to be, dry out the human vocal chords?
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Is it safe to brew old coffee?

I found a 10 year old package of coffee. Is it safe to brew it? Or should I get a new one?
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why does coffee make some people sleepy?

I have tried different types of coffee, all causing sleepiness. Except the opposite affect with iced coffee which helps with wakefulness. What causes for this?
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Why am I not addicted to coffee?

I have been drinking coffee for the last 5 years at least once a day, often twice and I have no addiction feeling yet? I need to be addicted to coffee and experience the feeling?
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What is the limit to the amount of coffee one can consume?

NOTE: I'm not a coffee expert and I rarely drink coffee so layman terms would be greatly appreciated. Is there a "safety limit" to the amount of coffee one can drink? What are the negative consequences to ones health as a direct consequence of…
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Should I change my coffee drinking habits when using braces?

I'm getting braces tomorrow and this is a life or death situation: can I still have coffee with braces??! I drink it hot and cold and I would also like how it would affect me if I did drink it (hot and cold) Thanks!
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How bad is coffee for your teeth?

I occasionally hear people saying that coffee has bad implications for the health of teeth. Are there any significant dental studies proving/disproving this statement?
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What's the minimum recommended age for drinking a coffee?

Is there any minimum recommended age for drinking a coffee? In example for ground or instant (in case there is any difference)? I would assume there are no limits for a decaf coffee?
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Anti-Bacteria properties of coffee?

Does coffee have any known anti-bacteria properties? Is it more immune to be consumed by bacteria than other food products? Does it kill bacteria in mouth when drunk by infected people? I'm interested if there are any scientific research on that…
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How to get rid of coffee addiction?

I drink 5-8-10 cups of coffee a day prepared on automatic coffee machine. My problem is that I don't have a stimulating effect from coffee. So I usually feel if I must drink coffee or I feel tired If I don't. I have tried to get rid of this…
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Is coffee good to consume before sport?

I recently learned that coffee is a vaso-restrictor, which maks it a natural cure to headache, but how does that affect the body if you do some sport after drinking a few cups of coffee? I mean when you're doing sport your veins widen to allow your…
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Can drinking coffee at least once a day increase anxiety?

Does coffee increase anxiety? What research has been done on this subject?
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