WHEN life is getting you down, flicking on the kettle and brewing a cup of tea can give you a lift.
However, the boost in mood might not be the only benefit, with new research finding "habitual" tea-drinking is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause death.
The results of the China-PAR Project 2 study, published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology found people who drank tea three or more times a week has a 20% lower risk of heart disease and stroke than those who consumed tea less frequently.
Lead author from the Chinese Academy of Medical Science in Beijing, Dr Xinyan Wang, said long-term adherence to regular tea drinking could provide stronger protections.
The study found tea drinking reduced cardiovascular risks for both male and female participants, with green tea seeming to offer greater protection than black tea.
That's some research that is a reassuring as a warm cup of tea.
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