#TeamConfirmationBias
2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...

But there's a "limit to how much caffeine our bodies can metabolize." I find that limit, dammit! 💪

#TeamCoffee! #TeamConfirmationBias!
2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Can Coffee Really Boost Your Mood? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/w...

“If you were thinking about improving your mood, you should take up exercise.”

Still, #TeamCoffee #TeamConfirmationBias
Can Coffee Really Boost Your Mood?
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:53 PM
#TeamCoffee ☕

4 surprising (and evidence-based) health benefits of drinking coffee wapo.st/4eFe1Qi

A boost for liver health ✔️

A lower risk of Type 2 diabetes ✔️

A lower risk of Parkinson’s disease ✔️

More physical activity ✔️

#TeamConfirmationBias ‼️
4 surprising (and evidence-based) health benefits of drinking coffee
Hundreds of studies have shown that a cup of joe — or more! — every day may protect against some major diseases.
wapo.st
July 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Smelling freshly brewed coffee briefly improves mood ☕ medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09...

#TeamCoffee #TeamConfirmationBias‼️

Actually, a tiny study in an iffy journal. A good example of how underwhelming food – about coffee, wine, chocolate, etc – research can grab headlines.

Still, 100% agree‼️
Smelling freshly brewed coffee briefly improves mood, small study suggests
For millions around the globe, a freshly brewed cup of coffee is a wake-up drink first thing in the morning and a pick-me-up during a long, tedious workday. Scientists now have clues that it might be ...
medicalxpress.com
September 24, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Caffeine may help prevent depression-like symptoms by protecting the gut-brain connection psypost.org/caffeine-may...

Mouse study. Sooo....

Still, #TeamCoffee! #TeamConfirmationBias!
Caffeine may help prevent depression-like symptoms by protecting the gut-brain connection
Caffeine may help prevent stress-induced depression-like symptoms in mice by protecting gut health and reducing inflammation. While more research is needed, the findings raise the possibility that eve...
psypost.org
July 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
That Cup of Coffee May Have a Longer-Term Perk www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/w...

"...adds to a large body of evidence linking coffee to longer lives and various health advantages..."

Association research. Still, #TeamCoffee! #TeamConfirmationBias!
That Cup of Coffee May Have a Longer-Term Perk
www.nytimes.com
June 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Harvard study of nearly 50,000 women over 30 years finds coffee drinking linked to healthy aging, longevity: It seems to offer ‘protective benefits’ cnb.cx/44aNhAA

Association study. So...

Still, #TeamCoffee! #TeamConfirmationBias!
Harvard study of nearly 50,000 women over 30 years finds coffee drinking linked to healthy aging, longevity: It seems to offer 'protective benefits'
"Moderate coffee intake may offer some protective benefits when combined with regular exercise, a healthy diet and avoiding smoking," researcher says.
cnb.cx
August 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Gonna live f*cking forever! 💪

Drinking coffee in the morning cuts risk of premature death, study www.upi.com/Health_News/...

All the usual big caveats (obvservational study, hype, etc). Still #TeamCoffee! #TeamConfirmationBias!
Drinking coffee in the morning cuts risk of premature death, study indicates - UPI.com
New research published Wednesday in the European Heart Journal suggests that when you enjoy your cup of Joe might be just as important as how much you drink.
www.upi.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"...high coffee and/or tea intake has been linked to a 24% reduction in the risk of cancer progression..."

via www.newsweek.com/cancer-drink...

From study: "This meta-analysis suggests a protective role for coffee and tea in cancer survival."

#TeamCoffee #TeamConfirmationBias
Drinking tea and coffee linked to improved cancer outcomes
High intake of the popular beverages appears to be be associated with a 24 percent reduction in cancer progression.
www.newsweek.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Which Is Better, One Long Walk or Many Short Ones? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/w...

From study: "adults who accumulated most of their daily steps in longer bouts had lower mortality & CVD risk..."

I'm a long walker. #TeamConfirmationBias!🚶‍♂️
Which Is Better, One Long Walk or Many Short Ones?
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Coffee and tea may be associated with a reduced risk of head and neck cancer wapo.st/4auxMX8

Usual MAJOR caveats (association study!). Still, #TeamCoffee #TeamConfirmationBias!
Coffee and tea may be associated with a reduced risk of head and neck cancer
Drinking more than four cups of coffee daily is linked with a lower risk of head and neck cancer, a new analysis reveals.
wapo.st
January 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Regular Coffee Drinking Can Protect and Restore Liver Health www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

"Regular coffee consumption is associated with lower incidence and progression of chronic viral hepatitis, ALD, MASLD, HCC, cirrhosis, and fibrosis."

#TeamCoffee #TeamConfirmationBias
Regular Coffee Drinking Can Protect and Restore Liver Health
A synthesis of research and a deep dive into potential cellular and molecular mechanisms reveals how coffee can help prevent and mitigate liver diseases.
www.medscape.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
For sure. Hence my #TeamConfirmationBias. Just having fun.

But these chocolate, blueberry, wine, etc, cohort studies always limited...
February 9, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11...

"...when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge..."

#Move! #Lift! #TeamConfirmationBias!
Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds
Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge, according to preclinical findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute ...
medicalxpress.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Study: Attending events is the ticket to happiness medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07...

"....events do much more than just drive tourism and boost the economy; they also play a critical role in enhancing well-being."

Love going to concerts, sports, festivals... So #TeamConfirmationBias! 🔥
Attending events is the ticket to happiness, study suggests
New research led by the University of South Australia has found that frequently attending in-person events can significantly boost well-being.
medicalxpress.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Gotta be careful not to over-interpret this kinda study, but... #Move!

A single bout of resistance or high-intensity interval training increases anti-cancer myokines and suppresses cancer cell growth in vitro pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40608178/

#TeamExercise #TeamConfirmationBias
A single bout of resistance or high-intensity interval training increases anti-cancer myokines and suppresses cancer cell growth in vitro in survivors of breast cancer - PubMed
A single bout of RT or HIIT can increase levels of anti-cancer myokines and reduce the growth of MDA-MB-231 cells in vitro in survivors of breast cancer, potentially contributing to a lower risk of re...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
September 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Association btw Music-Related Leisure Activities & Dementia Risk? onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

"...engaging in both music listening and playing was associated with a 33% decreased risk of dementia and 22% decreased risk of cognitive impairment..."

#TeamMusic #TeamConfirmationBias!
What Is the Association Between Music‐Related Leisure Activities and Dementia Risk? A Cohort Study
Objectives To determine whether engagement in music-related leisure activities is associated with a reduced risk of dementia and cognitive impairment no dementia (CIND), as well as better cognitive .....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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