They noted the findings account for other lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise and other lifestyle choices.
“This association remained significant after adjusting for potential confounders: the impact of each beverage on mortality was independent,” they added.
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British Heart Foundation (BHF) dietician Victoria Taylor says drinking four or five cups of tea or coffee a day “should be fine for most people”, particularly when it comes to heart health.
She says: “Research shows that this level of caffeine intake shouldn’t be detrimental to your heart health, affect your cholesterol levels or heart rhythm.
Source: Daily Express