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     COVID-19 is wreaking havoc in all areas of our lives, but for those who have been infected, there is the added impact the disease may have on our heart. While it is impossible at this time to know the lingering effects COVID-19 has on the heart, there are patients who have tested positive for the disease that may experience heart complications as a result.

To analyze the outcomes of drinking caffeinated coffee, researchers categorized consumption as 0 cups per day, 1 cup per day, 2 cups per day and at least 3 cups per day. Across the three studies, coffee consumption was self-reported, and no standard unit of measure were available.      In all three studies, people who reported drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee had an associated decreased long-term heart failure risk.

While the causes of Alzheimer’s disease are still largely unknown, over the past few decades, research has linked traumatic brain injury (TBI) to an increased risk of developing dementia. On Feb. 24, the Alzheimer’s Association will examine this link in detail at “Heads Up: TBI and Understanding Potential Long-term Consequences,” as part of the organization’s “Ask the Expert” virtual program series.