Does coffee accelerate the aging process?

To the age-old question “Is coffee bad for you?”, researchers are in more agreement than ever that the answer is a resounding “no. read more

I mean drinking coffee in excess.. Think 6-7 cups a day of strong coffee. Coffee contains many anti-oxidant substances. Cellular damage caused by oxidized molecules sometimes referred to as"free radicals" is believed to contribute to symptoms of accelerated aging. read more

mechanisms are inhibited, thereby accelerating the aging process.2,3,4 Caffeine Lowers Production of DHEA Coffee and caffeine also decrease levels of the steroid hormone, dehydroepiandrosterone, commonly known as DHEA. DHEA seems to have a protective effect on the body and appears to be involved in defending against the negative effects of aging. read more

Maybe you take all the right steps — all 17 of them, even — to care for your skin. But simple, seemingly innocuous habits like a daily cup of coffee may be undermining your best efforts, explained New York City dermatologist Dr. Deborah Wattenberg this morning on TODAY. Here's what to avoid to keep your skin looking young and healthy. 1. read more