The L.A, Times offers a lengthy dissertation on why coffee is good for you, why coffee is not good for you, and why people are confused about whether coffee is good for you. Or not. It’s a good read, particularly if accompanied by a cup of joe.
Health, fitness and lifestyle tips for people over 50 who still like to play hard
Saturday, May 31, 2025
One thing about caffeine that is seldom mentioned is its diuretic effect.As a 65+ year old male with the typical urinary problems associated with males my urologist was pushing for drug therapy. Being a ornery contrarian and loathe to taking drugs needlessly I reduced my caffeine intake to less than half and after about 1 week i realized a dramatic improvement in the “going” problem. A perfect solution? No but an improvement none the less.The medical profession seeks remedies by adding conditions. I feel that before making additions it is wiser to first subtract as much as possible.