Why your daily cup of coffee is good for your health 

A moderate caffeine intake is linked with a lower risk of some cancers and a reduced likelihood of developing heart disease, Parkinson's and type 2 diabetes

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Andrew Fitzgerald converted to coffee when he moved from Cork to San Diego 12 years ago. “I used to drink so much tea that I could have been an ambassador for Barrys,” he jokes.

But nobody drinks tea on America’s east coast. “Everyone meets for chats over coffee, so I had to try it,” says the 46-year-old. “I loved the taste and now it’s become a daily habit.”