Often, the foods and beverages people love the most are unhealthy and should be consumed only once in awhile. Coffee, however, appears to be a rare exception. One of the most popular beverages in the United States, coffee also has a number of health benefits — which, in some cases, increase as consumption goes up.

According to a 2015 Gallup survey, nearly two in every three American adults drink at least one cup of coffee a day — translating to an estimated $74.2 billion in annual consumer spending. Many of those same adults are at a significantly lower risk of a number of sometimes fatal diseases and conditions than those who abstain or who do not drink much coffee.

24/7 Wall St. reviewed medical research findings from a range of journals and sources to identify 18 health benefits of drinking coffee. The benefits range from a reduced risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, to an improved mood and reduced risk of depression.

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