In Defense of Moderate Drinking (Again)
In Defense of Moderate Drinking (Again) Source: New York Times Aaron E. Carroll MARCH 23, 2016 A few months ago, I wrote an article here on The Upshot discussing the potential health effects of alcohol. I pointed out that the scientific research said moderate drinking isn’t bad for you; indeed, it might even […]
Expert Says Wine Isn’t Nearly As Healthful As We Think
Expert Says Wine Isn’t Nearly As Healthful As We Think “There’s no safe level of drinking.” Source: Huffington Post 03/22/2016 Anyone who’s still drinking alcohol “for their health” should listen up. Past research has shown that the chemicals in red wine may help fight aging and lower risk for cardiovascular disease […]
What alcohol does to your body and brain (Excerpt)
What alcohol does to your body and brain (Excerpt) Source: Business Insider Erin Brodwin and Samantha Lee March 23, 2016 We know different drugs make us experience the world around us in very different ways – and their after-effects are often nowhere near as pleasant as the immediate results they produce. Alcohol, which […]
The science behind why you like (or hate) the taste of beer
The science behind why you like (or hate) the taste of beer Denver Museum of Nature and Science is hosting a crowd-sourced experiment to answer questions at the heart of Colorado’s beer culture. Source: The Denver Post By John Frank 03/22/2016 The next time you take a sip of beer or a […]