For many, coffee is a beloved morning ritual, fueling the day ahead. But what if the time you drink it could influence how long -- and how well -- you live?

A new study on the health benefits of coffee has found that people who drink coffee before noon are 31 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease. NBC News medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to break down what you need to know.

The study did not say why coffee in the morning reduces the risk and whether it was the sole cause.