The Pros and Cons of Drinking Coffee

Pro: Mood Boost

Caffeine has been shown to help increase levels of dopamine, which can affect motivation and happiness, and coffee consumption has been linked with a lower risk of depression. Also, a Harvard study found that moderate coffee consumption was associated with an almost 50 percent decreased in the risk for suicide.

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March 18, 2014

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July 1, 2014