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Drinking coffee can help counteract the harmful effects of sitting for long periods

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Last updated: 2024/07/06 at 10:21 AM
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Living a sedentary lifestyle can have harmful effects on overall health and increase mortality risk, according to the American Heart Association. To maintain good health, adults are encouraged to engage in at least 150 minutes of physical activity that gets their heart pumping each week. Research from Soochow University suggests that people who drink coffee may have a lower risk of all-cause mortality compared to non-coffee drinkers. This finding is particularly significant given the rise in sedentary behavior due to increased screen time and less physically demanding jobs.

The study found that sitting for more than eight hours a day was associated with a higher risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease-related mortality compared to sitting for less than four hours daily. However, individuals who drank the most coffee had a reduced mortality risk, indicating that coffee consumption may help counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting. The researchers analyzed data from nearly 10,700 participants in the U.S. to draw these conclusions and emphasize the importance of incorporating movement into daily routines.

Sedentary behavior is a significant predictor of inflammation and metabolic risks, according to Bingyan Li, PhD, a professor at Soochow University. She explains that prolonged sitting can impair glucose metabolism, increase inflammation, and alter skeletal muscle metabolism. The antioxidants in coffee are known to have health benefits, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases and improving overall survival rates in adults. Coffee consumption has been associated with a decreased risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease mortality in previous studies.

While this study provides intriguing insights into the relationship between coffee consumption, sedentary behavior, and mortality risk, caution should be exercised when interpreting the results. Yu-Ming Ni, MD, a cardiologist, emphasizes that the findings are based on associations and do not establish a causal link between coffee consumption and reduced cardiovascular mortality. Lifestyle choices play a crucial role in maintaining good health, and the American Heart Association has identified eight essential principles for optimal health that should be followed.

Monique Richard, MS, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist, adds that individual factors such as caffeine sensitivity, current health conditions, and coffee quality can affect the potential benefits of coffee consumption. While coffee may provide mental alertness and mood-boosting effects, it can also have negative side effects such as raised lipid levels and anxiety. Richard recommends working with a dietitian to determine if coffee aligns with one’s health needs and suggests starting with moderate consumption and being mindful of added sugars or syrups. Additionally, she advises incorporating more movement into daily routines to counteract the effects of sedentary behavior.

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