Once Again, Science Shows That Drinking May Be Good for You

January 17th, 2008 1:18 PM

The proof: The combined influence of leisure-time physical activity and weekly alcohol intake on fatal ischaemic heart disease and all-cause mortality.

Basically, it boils down to this conclusion: Leisure-time physical activity and a moderate weekly alcohol intake are both important to lower the risk of fatal IHD and all-cause mortality.

What’s IHD? Just check out the Wikipedia article. IHD is the leading cause of death in Western nations, so this is pretty freaking important.

Like usual, moderation seems to be key. In this study, moderate drinking is defined as one to fourteen drinks a week.

He was a wise man who invented beer.
     —Plato