Beer In Moderation Protects The Heart

The weekend is here and for a lot of guys that means it’s time to crack a cold beer and relax.  If the Swedes are right, the ladies should join in and drink a toast to good health!A Swedish study has found that women who drink beer once or twice a week have a 30% lower risk of heart attack compared to women who never drink beer or to those who are heavy drinkers.

The study followed 1,500 women over almost 50 years.  The researchers say previous research also suggested that alcohol in moderate quantities can have a certain protective effect and considering all the other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, this study bears

that out  (EurekAlert)