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by Nydhal 3131 days ago
Here's another theory. Coffee makes you move more. Moving is healthy. Think of how coffee gets people off their desks to get it and also because of the caffeine and the need to urinate after. Its unlike other drinks as people don't carry it in bottles, it requires more movement. Maybe the sedentary lifestyle is what's killing people.
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I'd counter that. Coffee makes me sit down and intently focus unmoved; time speeds by.
Coke and Meth also make you move more ... not sure I'd call those health supplements.
Could have sworn i have seen old ads for meth as a diet pill...
It is the amount.
Probably right. I drink 2-3 espresso shots a day, one at home in the morning and one after lunch when I have to walk 10 minutes to get. Some people don't even bother to leave their desk or complain it's long walk.