How Coffee Perks You Up—Literally And Figuratively Speaking

Now, there, there, calm down. I’ll tell you something you didn’t know—some fresh research on coffee! (I’m still actually dying to talk about mixing cocktails, TABC License, and Food Handlers Permit but let’s give it a rest for now. But we need some variety in our lives sometimes so let’s talk coffee.)

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Is the weather getting you down? Are you having the morning blues again? Are you plain bored or unexcited about things today? A cup of Joe might be the perfect antidote!

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Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health have confirmed that coffee can make you happier during those times when you’re in a foul mood and just want to curl up under the sheets.

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According to the recent study carried out by the said institution, which examined the effects of caffeine consumption on 50,739 women for three decades, women’s risk for depression goes down as they down more cups of coffee every day.

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Regular coffee drinkers are found out to be 20 percent less likely to get depressed than those who chose decaf or didn’t have it regularly.

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This comes with a catch though—coffee cups should be kept to a limit of six cups a day. Otherwise, the effects would not be as peachy as expected. Medical and health authorities however warn about drinking more than 6 cups of coffee a day as it may affect your mood and mess up your biological clock.

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Also, as a New York Times article points out, going overboard with the java count can increase suicide risks. Pretty interesting, right? The lesson here: dial back on the caffeine when you’re drinking more than eight cups already!

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I also came across a study before that drinking coffee—even the decaffeinated variety—can lengthen one’s life span. So if you want to stick around longer for your kids and grandkids, ditch the other sugary beverages and turn to coffee instead.

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As with everything in life, keep things in moderation. Caffeine is good for you—no doubt about that, but it can drive you crazy if taken in unhealthy amounts.