Coffee helps protect your body from aging and disease, study says
Does your morning coffee may make you feel invincible? There may be some truth to that, as new research explains how coffee helps protect against aging and chronic disease.
In the study, published in the journal [Nutrients](https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/6/877) in March 2026, researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences found coffee can activate NR4A1, a receptor in the body recognized for its role in aging, stress response and disease.
These findings offer a potential explanation for the drink's widespread health effects, which has previously been associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline and more.
In the study, published in the journal [Nutrients](https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/6/877) in March 2026, researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences found coffee can activate NR4A1, a receptor in the body recognized for its role in aging, stress response and disease.
These findings offer a potential explanation for the drink's widespread health effects, which has previously been associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline and more.