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Caffeine Flips a Cellular Switch That May Slow Aging, Scientists Discover


We know caffeine is good for an alertness boost first thing in the morning or during an afternoon lull, but researchers have also linked the compound to healthy aging – and a new study takes a close look at some of the cellular mechanisms responsible for that link.

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