coffee heart disease
Definition
A frequent research subject investigating the correlation, or lack thereof, between the consumption of caffeinated beverages and cardiovascular health outcomes.
The pervasive anxiety felt by caffeine addicts who read a headline suggesting their fourth cup of the day might finally be the one to betray their heart.
Examples
I told my doctor I was worried about coffee heart disease, and he just asked if I had paid my bill yet.
My morning ritual involves checking the latest clinical trials to see if I should swap my espresso for herbal tea, then promptly ignoring the results and ordering a double shot.
The irony of drinking coffee to survive a high-stress job while simultaneously fearing that coffee heart disease is the only thing standing between me and a stress-free retirement.