Will drinking coffee reduce heart failure risk?

Those that drink coffee in moderation could be reducing their risk of heart failure, according to a new study.

Researchers at Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston found that a regular yet moderate intake of coffee can yield cardiac benefits.

The discovery was made when the team analysed previous studies exploring the link between coffee and heart failure.

It was observed that moderate coffee intake as a part of a daily route reduced a person's risk of heart failure, while indulgent coffee drinking increased a patient's likelihood of serious heart problems.

Dr Murray Mittleman, senior author of the paper, stated: "While there is a commonly held belief that regular coffee consumption may be dangerous to heart health, our research suggests that the opposite may be true."

The findings follow a study that claims caffeine has positive benefits for muscle strength in older adults.

Acting as a stimulator, the substance can help reduce the risk of falls among older segments of the population.

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