Cyclists rejoice! Three to four cups of coffee per day could make you healthier

Three to four cups of coffee found to give optimum health benefits, but seven cups can still be good

In news that is sure to bring jubilation to cyclists around the country, researchers have concluded that coffee could come with substantial health benefits, with up to seven cups of coffee reducing the chance of an early death.

In a paper published in the British Medical Journal, scientists from the Universities of Southampton and Edinburgh collected data from more than 200 previous studies into the health effects of caffeine, finding that coffee consumption is associated with a range of health benefits which outweigh any negative effects.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.