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Caffeine and Skin

Coffee, tea, or ... sunscreen? That might one day happen if research into the anti-skin cancer properties of caffeine proves true. As this ScienCentral report explains, research into the effects of caffeine in mice shows it can help get rid of sun damaged skin cells before they become cancerous.

Daily caffeine 'protects brain'


BBC NEWS - Daily caffeine 'protects brain'

Coffee may cut the risk of dementia by blocking the damage cholesterol can inflict on the body, research suggests.

The drink has already been linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer's Disease, and a study by a US team for the Journal of Neuroinflammation may explain why.

A vital barrier between the brain and the main blood supply of rabbits fed a fat-rich diet was protected in those given a caffeine supplement.

Coffee drinkers rejoice: your liver and skin thank you

By John Timmer | Published: August 01, 2007 - 05:20PM CT

We tend to view habits that are referred to as addictions as necessarily bad things. In recent years, however, there has been good news for those who consider themselves hooked on things like red wine, green tea and chocolate: these complex substances appear to contain some chemicals that actually enhance human health. Two recent publications suggest that we may be able to add coffee to that list.