Coffee Consumption and Physical Health（咖啡消费与身体健康）
Coffee, one of the most widely consumed beverages globally, has long been a subject of debate regarding its impact on physical health. (咖啡，全球消费最广泛的饮品之一，长期以来一直是关于其对身体健康影响的争论焦点。)
Some people believe that excessive coffee intake can lead to various health problems, while others argue that it may offer certain health benefits. (有些人认为过量摄入咖啡会导致各种健康问题，而另一些人则认为它可能带来一定的健康益处。)
High caffeine content in coffee is often considered a concern. Caffeine is a stimulant that can affect the central nervous system. (咖啡中高含量的咖啡因常常令人担忧。咖啡因是一种能够影响中枢神经系统的兴奋剂。)
Overconsumption of caffeine may cause symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia, rapid heartbeat, and increased blood pressure. (过量摄入咖啡因可能会导致诸如烦躁不安、失眠、心跳加速和血压升高等症状。)
Moreover, coffee may interfere with the bodys absorption of certain nutrients, like calcium, which could potentially contribute to bone health issues over time. (此外，咖啡可能会干扰人体对某些营养素（如钙）的吸收，随着时间的推移，这可能会对骨骼健康产生影响。)
Pregnant women are also advised to limit their coffee intake, as high levels of caffeine have been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and low birth weight. (孕妇也被建议限制咖啡摄入量，因为高剂量的咖啡因与流产风险增加和低出生体重有关。)
On the flip side, numerous studies have suggested that moderate coffee consumption can have positive effects on health. (另一方面，大量研究表明，适度饮用咖啡对健康有积极影响。)
Coffee is rich in antioxidants, which play a crucial role in protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals. (咖啡富含抗氧化剂，这些抗氧化剂在保护细胞免受自由基造成的损害方面起着至关重要的作用。)
These antioxidants may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including certain types of cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimers and Parkinsons. (这些抗氧化剂可能有助于降低患慢性疾病的风险，包括某些类型的癌症、心脏病以及阿尔茨海默病和帕金森病等神经退行性疾病。)
重点词汇：
1. beverage /ˈbevərɪdʒ/ n. 饮料
2. debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ n. & v. 辩论；争论
3. excessive /ɪkˈsesɪv/ adj. 过度的；过多的
4. intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ n. 摄入；摄取量
5. stimulant /ˈstɪmjələnt/ n. 兴奋剂；刺激物
6. central nervous system 中枢神经系统
7. restlessness /ˈrestləsnəs/ n. 烦躁不安；坐立不安
8. insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ n. 失眠
9. interfere with 干扰；妨碍
10. nutrient /ˈnjuːtriənt/ n. 营养素
11. antioxidant /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/ n. 抗氧化剂
12. free radical 自由基
13. chronic /ˈkrɒnɪk/ adj. 慢性的
14. neurodegenerative /ˌnjʊərəʊdɪˈdʒenərətɪv/ adj. 神经退行性的
