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3 Big Benefits of Coffee

3 Big Benefits of Coffee (0:48)

Drinking coffee may help you prevent three chronic conditions: diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. In this video, Robin Miller, MD, discusses how a cup of Joe can help ward off disease.

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Hi, I'm Doctor Miller and here's your health tip for today. Do you love your morning cup of coffee? Well it loves you too. Sipping Java helps wardoff all primer's disease. That's because coffee releases a substance called GCSF which sweeps away plaque build up in your brain. It also helps prevent Parkinson's disease.

Then no one's sure how, research findings are consistent. More coffee equals more protection and if you want to avoid diabetes keep drinking coffee, your diabetes risk drops 7% with each daily cup. No time to brew a fresh pot. No worries, instant coffee has the same health benefits as fresh coffee.

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