A DAILY cup of tea can help ward off heart disease and boost the brain, a new investigation has found.

Drinking a cuppa, with or without milk, can also tackle many other chronic health conditions, according to a major review of research into the potential health benefits of tea.

The survey reveals that four cups a day significantly cuts the risk of a heart attack, keeps hydration at a healthy, optimal level and even improves ­alertness and mood.

Tea was also found to have anti-cancer properties,

Alasdair Little, cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: “This review of previous studies affirms the belief that there are beneficial anti- oxidants within tea. But drinking tea alone will not prevent heart disease.

“It needs to be part of a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables, as these are also high in anti-oxidants and low in saturated fat and salt.”

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