Whether it is students who want to pull an all-nighter or professionals who want a jolt in the morning – coffee is the go-to drink of most. Though caffeine also has some negative connotations of being addictive or triggering anxiety in some, it helps our body in various ways too. 

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Here are 5 health benefits of drinking coffee you should know:

1. Men and women can be relieved of the risk from the common form of skin cancer by drinking 3 cups of coffee a day, says a study.

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2.  Research has shown that filtered coffee consumption can significantly reduce the risk of liver cirrhosis. It has the ability to undo the damage by certain food and alcoholic beverages. 

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3.  Frequent coffee consumers are likely to dodge the risks of having type-2 diabetes. But, those already with type-2 diabetes are advised to avoid coffee as it comes with the risk of higher or lowering blood sugar levels. 

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4.  Drinking coffee can prevent the brain from making us tired and worn out by speeding up the nerve cells. 

5. Consumption of 2 or more cups of decaffeinated coffee regularly lowers the heart stroke risk.

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Coffee consumed in the right amounts and knowing your body’s needs can prove helpful. Sometimes a boost of energy and an added health is always a plus and coffee has it all. It’s alright to enjoy a cup or two of coffee guilt-free every day.