For some reason, a lot of people these days seem to think that coffee is bad for your health. While I am not a frequent coffee drinker myself, I have heard this attitude expressed a few times. It made me wonder if they had forgotten that it was simply a bean that came from a tree.

So, I had to ask myself if they were right. Again, I don’t drink coffee all the time, but I enjoy it from time to time when I need a little extra energy. I’ve never been a black coffee drinker, though. I like those Keurig K cups flavors a little too much, or at least that’s what most of my friends say. Can’t help it, they’re good. But I digress…

I thought that surely, I was not the first person to wonder if coffee was bad for you or not. And since it is such a common drink, I knew that much more qualified people than myself must surely have delved into this with some serious research.

So, here’s what I found out. The following is a study conducted just last year. According to this study, they were not able to associate coffee with any health risk. They say that, at normal levels of consumption, there is no significant risk at all. To specify further, they said that abnormal consumption would be considered more than four cups a day. So, unless you are drinking more than four cups a day, you aren’t likely to see any adverse effects on your health because of drinking coffee.

But it gets even better. The study said that this stuff is more likely to benefit you than it is to harm you. How cool is that? Now don’t get me wrong, I am certainly NOT advising you to go out and drink loads of coffee every day. I don’t do that, and I wouldn’t advise someone else to. But unless you’re an extreme case, you probably have nothing to worry about from that little black bean.

Of course, we can’t talk about coffee without talking about caffeine. Caffeine does have some benefits in that it raises mental alertness, helps with depression and moodiness, and speeds up the body’s metabolism. This can be very helpful for someone who is attempting to lose weight, because it is a stimulant that is safe unless consumed in unrealistically large quantities. Most stimulants are inherently dangerous, hence why so many of them are illegal. But caffeine seems to be a notable exception.

One claim that I have heard from several people is the claim that drinking coffee will increase your risk of certain cancers. Upon looking into this, I find that this idea has already been studied and refuted. The study below covered a wide range of cancers and concluded that no correlation between coffee and cancer could be found.

So in conclusion, you probably don’t have to worry about that cup of coffee you had this morning. It won’t give you cancer or mess up your liver like some of your friends might say. Just limit it to a reasonable level and you’ll be fine.

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Is it time to get away from it all? Work got you feeling down in the dumps? The perfect solution to the monotony of life is a getaway to an exotic location. Spending a week away from home can greatly reduce your level of stress, so you can come back to the land of the living refreshed and at peace.

The Perfect Place to Vacation

There are many different places you can go to hideaway at. There are remote cabins in wooded acres, exotic safari getaways, castle tours in Ireland and many more. There are so many options, it can sometimes make your head spin. But if you are looking for a vacation, whether solo, or a romantic retreat for you and your partner, the beach is the perfect place for you.

The beach is a great vacation spot. You can spend long hours dipping your toes in the sun warmed sand. You can spend days on end splashing around in the cool and refreshing water, whether you swim, float, or participate in thrilling water sports. Soak in the sun on the beach while reading a good book or taking a long, much deserved nap. Eat delicious food that you didn’t have to slave over. Create memories that will last a lifetime.

The beach is great because it’s a truly relaxing environment. Some vacations are so busy they aren’t much of a break from real life. Those vacations have a time and a place as well, but when all you’re looking for is a way to unwind, no place is as effective as the beach.

Finding a Place to Stay

After you’ve decided that the beach is the place to be, more decisions need to be made. There are a lot of different beach vacation spots, all around the world. Some are better known than others. In addition to choosing a country and the area of which you plan on staying in, you’ll need to choose what type of lodging you think would best suit your needs.

Many people choose to stay in a crowded resort at a swanky hotel, or even a rundown place to save money. For most people this works out just fine. However, if you really want to relax and feel totally rejuvenated upon departure, you might consider a beachfront villa rental.

Villas are a cozy place to stay, right on the beach. You will be away from the hustle and bustle of a busy resort. Instead, you’ll have time for quiet and solitude to enjoy the nature you are surrounded by. These homes are bright, airy, and make one feel at peace with themselves and the world around them. They are different from the typical vacation rental. They might feel unfamiliar, but the experience is more than worth the initial confusion.

A beach vacation is a spectacular way to get away and feel refreshed. When the world is dragging you down, pull yourself back up with a getaway that will make you feel like royalty.

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