Is It Better to Drink Coffee Before or After You Exercise? The Answer Might Surprise You (Real Simple Tips, Wednesday)

File under: pressing questions you wonder about while you're on the elliptical. By Betty Gold Whatever way you slice it, coffee is packed with promising health benefits. It’s been shown to increase your energy levels and metabolic rate, lower your risk of depression, and decrease your chances of getting type 2 diabetes. Speaking of energy levels, many of us (myself included) cannot leave the house without a cup—or two—of coffee.