Good news for caffeine lovers

Research has emerged which will please latte lovers everywhere, Coffee could actually be good for you.

Four cups of coffee a day could lower heart palpitations, a new study from the American Heart Association has revealed.

It looked at the effect of coffee on over 130,000 participants. Those who drank four cups a day were said to have an 18 per cent lower chance of having to go to hospital for heart palpations, drinking 1-3 cups a day meant the number dropped to 7 per cent.

Lead investigator Dr Arthur Klatsky said: 'These data might be reassuring to people who drink moderate amounts of coffee that their habit is not likely to cause a major rhythm disturbance.'

However, he also reiterated the fact that the study did not take into consideration the exercise or dietary habits of the participants.