A new study links long daily sitting and not drinking coffee with a markedly higher mortality risk, reporting about a 60% increase for non-drinkers who sit for six or more hours. Researchers say coffee may offer protective effects, especially for people with sedentary routines, and call for deeper work to clarify which compounds drive the benefit.
A study by Danube Private University in Austria suggests plastic bottle contact can increase blood pressure, potentially due to microplastics. Researchers reported that participants saw significant BP decreases when consuming fluids not packaged in plastic bottles. Published in the journal Microplastics, the findings point to avoiding plastic-packaged beverages as a simple step that may support healthier blood pressure.
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