Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Harvard Study: Coffee in Midlife May Promote Healthy Aging in Women
Coffee, especially when consumed in the morning, might help women stay healthy as they age.
A study by Harvard researcher Dr. Sara Mahdavi found that women who drank caffeinated coffee in midlife were more likely to age healthily.
This means they lived past 70 without major illnesses, stayed active, and were mentally sharp.
Coffee contains antioxidants that protect cells and can improve brain function.
Morning coffee also boosts energy, focus, and mood.
The study followed nearly 50,000 women for 30 years, looking at their coffee intake and health.
Coffee consumption may lower risks of some diseases and improve overall well-being.
Harvard research suggests morning coffee may promote healthy aging in women.
Study tracked almost 50,000 women for 30 years to assess caffeine intake.
Healthy aging was defined as living past 70 without chronic illnesses and maintaining physical and mental health.
Coffee in the morning can boost alertness, focus, and mood.
Coffee contains antioxidants that may reduce the risk of certain diseases.
- Who
- Dr. Sara Mahdavi and researchers from Harvard University studied women.
- What
- A study investigated the effect of morning coffee consumption on healthy aging in women.
- When
- The study was conducted over 30 years, starting in 1984.
- Where
- The study will be presented at NUTRITION 2025 in Orlando.
- Why
- To understand the relationship between caffeine intake and healthy aging in women.
- Researcher
- Dr. Sara Mahdavi
- Participants
- Almost 50,000
- Study Duration
- 30 years
- Best time to drink coffee
- Morning
- Study source
- Nurses' Health Study