Stop Treating Coffee as a “Life-Support Elixir” — 8 Types of People Who Should Cut Back
For many office workers, surviving the day often means running on caffeine. A cup of coffee in the morning, another after lunch, and maybe one more to power through overtime. Coffee truly helps you stay alert—but for some people, overdoing it could quietly harm your health. Let’s start with a real case: A 32-year-old office worker drank at least five cups of coffee every day to stay awake for overtime. One evening, she suddenly felt her heart racing, her hands shaking, and cold sweat pouring down. She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with caffeine-induced arrhythmia. The doctor warned her seriously: “If you keep drinking coffee like this, your heart won’t be able to handle it.” Coffee can be wonderful, but it’s not for everyone. Here are eight groups of people who need to watch their caffeine intake carefully. 1. People with Heart Problems Caffeine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which can cause faster heartbeats and higher blood pressure. If...