Study: This Amount Of Coffee May Actually Lower Stress

Good news for coffee lovers: the sweet spot for actually lowering stress isn’t cutting back, it’s sipping about 2 to 3 cups a day. A massive long-term study found this moderate range is linked to a lower risk of anxiety and depression, while drinking too little or way too much can cancel out the benefits. Even better, the mood boost doesn’t come from caffeine alone, since decaf showed similar effects thanks to other compounds in coffee that may support brain health. While it’s not a magic fix, the findings suggest your daily brew might be doing more for your mental well-being than just waking you up.