1. Maintain heart health: A large number of studies have shown that moderate drinking, including beer, can reduce the risk of heart disease.
2. Protect blood vessels: High blood pressure affects about 650,000 people American. But in 2007, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that patients with high blood pressure who drank moderate amounts of beer had a reduced risk of both fatal and non-fatal heart attacks. Moderate drinking of beer can also help prevent thrombosis and ischemic stroke.
3. Reduce the risk of diabetes: Research shows that moderate drinking by people with diabetes can also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, the biggest killer. Research also shows that light drinking habits may help protect people with type 2 diabetes from developing countries. This may be due to increased insulin sensitivity or anti-inflammatory effects of alcohol consumption.
4. Improve cognitive abilities: A 2006 report published in the Journal of the American Heart Association showed that moderate drinking may help women gain better cognitive abilities. Coincidentally, a study published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" in 2003 said that people over the age of 65 who drank 1-6 alcoholic drinks per week had a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease than abstaining from alcohol or binge drinking. .
5. Stay active: A review of 50 studies showed an inverse link between moderate drinking and overall mortality. People who drank 1 to 2 drinks a day appeared to have the lowest risk of death, according to a 2005 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It may be that beer plays a role in preventing coronary heart disease and stroke.
6. Feel healthier: People who drink beer get sick less often and feel better about themselves than abstainers, according to a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.