The Globe and Mail: A Drink a Day Keeps the Bats From Your Belfry A US medical study of people aged 65 and over, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, finds that light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower risks of developing dementia.
CNN.com: Light Drinking May Cut Stroke Risk Studies have indicated that drinking alcohol in moderation can cut heart attack risks, and new research supports the theory that the same holds true for preventing strokes.
di-ve.com: The Importance of Moderate Frequent Alcohol Consumption The protective effect of alcohol consumption against coronary heart disease has been known for some time. An 11-year follow-up study of 10,000 UK civil servants emphasizes the significance of frequency of alcohol consumption, as opposed to the total weekly intake.
WebMD: Moderate Drinking May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Review of 15 studies, published in the journal Diabetes Care, reports that consumption of up to four standard drinks per day reduced the overall risk of adult onset diabetes by as much as 30%.
Forbes.com: U.S. Report Backs Drinking in Moderation A review of studies, conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, recommends moderate alcohol consumption for most people, based on the cardiovasular and other health benefits.
Health 24: Daily Drink, Better for Men A large, long-term Danish study published in the British Medical Journal finds that both men and women who drink moderately experience a lower risk of heart disease. Only men, though, appear to further benefit from daily drinking.
FOXNews.com: Drinking May Boost Brain Power in Women Over 65 A WebMD story reports on a study published in the journal Neuroepidemiology, which found that older women reporting at least one alcoholic drink per day tested higher in mental -- particularly verbal -- skills.
