Tænkepause // Coffee, Health, and Disease
Friday, December 4, 2026 at 14:00 - 15:00
Join a free, indoor talk on coffee's health impact—great for all ages. Kjeld Hermansen debunks myths about coffee and disease, then you can swap your ticket for a fresh cup from the coffee cart. Book ahead as spots fill up.
Danes drink coffee from the moment they wake up until they go to bed. But how does coffee actually affect healthy people? Coffee consumption is often met with warnings. It is claimed that coffee is unhealthy, increases the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, and even increases mortality. Is this true?
Kjeld Hermansen examines these myths and also discusses his own research on coffee and diabetes. He tells the story of how coffee beans stimulate the body and culture. After all, the kernels of the coffee cherry banish fatigue, promote better health, and even shave minutes off marathon times. And it all started with a goat in Ethiopia.
After the lecture, you can exchange your ticket for a cup of freshly brewed coffee from the coffee cart.
About Tænkepauser: Tænkepauser from Aarhus Universitetsforlag are small books with big ideas. In just 60 pages, leading Danish researchers share their knowledge about what they know best, in a fun and accessible way.
Free admission - remember to book a ticket.
This event is part of the opening program for ENGEN - Culture House and Library.
Suitable for: kids, teens, adults