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5 Coffee Habits That Are Quietly Ruining Your Body and Skin

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 Coffee — that dark, magical drink — has become an essential companion in many people’s lives. But have you ever wondered whether some of your daily coffee habits might be quietly changing your body shape and skin condition? Today, let’s talk about the hidden traps buried in those seemingly harmless routines. 1. Turning Coffee Into a “Dessert Station” “A grande vanilla latte with extra pumps of syrup!” — sounds tempting, right? But what you might not realize is that the calorie content of that cup can easily rival a slice of cake. Plain black coffee has virtually no calories. But things change the moment you add flavored syrups, whipped cream, and whole milk. One pump of syrup contains about 20–30 calories, and a typical medium drink often has 3–4 pumps. Whipped cream? Add another 100 calories. Before you know it, your “upgraded” coffee shoots past 300 calories — roughly what you’d burn after a 30-minute jog. What’s more concerning is that these added sugars can quickly spike...

Would You Invite Your Parents for a Cup of Coffee?

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 Respecting and caring for our elders has always been a cherished tradition. And as true coffee lovers, why not share a good cup of coffee with them too? In fact, recent health trends suggest that moderate coffee drinking can actually bring several benefits to older adults. After reading this, you might just want to invite your parents—or even grandparents—for a cozy coffee date. First of all, rest assured: experts agree that for older adults, coffee can still be a pleasant and healthy part of life. (Our little life goal: drink coffee happily all the way to 100! ☕️) “Everything in moderation!” That’s the reminder from Dr. Katie Drago , Assistant Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) . Dr. Drago often discusses the pros and cons of coffee with her elderly patients, and here are some of her key insights: Let’s start with the good news — coffee may offer long-term benefits in protecting against cognitive decline and even cardiovasc...