Thursday, February 03, 2011
A Toast to Your Health - WSJ.com
There have been arguments on both sides of this issue for a long time.
The questions are: who to believe; do the information issuers have an agenda; what does your anecdotal experience tell you; and does one size fit all?...
The questions are: who to believe; do the information issuers have an agenda; what does your anecdotal experience tell you; and does one size fit all?...
Stanton Peele reports in the Wall Street Journal:
"The Guidelines, created by America's leading health researchers, state: "Alcohol consumption may have beneficial effects when consumed in moderation (up to two drinks daily). Strong evidence from observational studies has shown that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Moderate alcohol consumption also is associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality among middle-aged and older adults and may help to keep cognitive function intact with age."
What was that again?
Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality and may help to keep cognitive function intact with age? You mean, alcohol is associated with living and remaining mentally alert longer?"
