Caff it up!

Coffee prevents Alzheimer's? Maybe...

It's an appealing notion that our daily pick-me-up may also confer a range of health benefits. And for coffee drinkers there's a lot of research percolating. Several studies suggest that a daily caffeine habit may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. But there's a catch. The cup or two a day that most Americans drink doesn't seem to be enough. Researchers say 500 mg of caffeine, or about five cups of regular coffee, is the dose that seems to protect the brain.

Since I drink very little coffee and sodas, and my iced tea is de-caffinated... uh... what was I saying?

Mrs Jaregghead, however, is a coffee-holic. Great news, dear! In a few decades, when I don't know my own name, you'll be in full possession of your faculties and can watch me drool on myself. Or you can just pack me off to the ward, where I can count holes in the ceiling tiles. You know... whichever.