‘Miracle’ hot drink could slash your risk of early death by 33%, new study says [Video]

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We are huge coffee fans in the UK, consuming almost 100 million cups of the stuff every day. Many people use it as a way to help them wake up in the morning and feel energised for the day ahead.

While these benefits are proven, research has also suggested that drinking coffee could actually extend your life expectancy.

More specifically, the drink was found to lower your risk of dying early if you have a sedentary lifestyle.

A new study, published in BMC Public Health, found that while sitting for long periods increased the risk of death, regular coffee drinkers seemed to be protected from this effect.

As part of the research, a team from the Medical College of Soochow University in China, analysed data from more than 10,000 US adults.

A new study linked coffee consumption with a lower risk of early death in those with sedentary lives (Image: Getty …