Another Excuse for a Drink (Just One)
According to a new study, moderate alcohol intake may be good for your health. In the New York Times: "Researchers have long known that people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol appear to be less likely to develop heart disease. Much of the benefit has been attributed to the higher levels of HDL cholesterol, often referred to as the 'good cholesterol'—found in moderate drinkers. The lipoproteins in this kind of cholesterol are believed to help the body fight off heart disease."
The new study suggests that "moderate drinking may encourage the formation of larger lioprotein particles in both HDL and LDL, the 'bad' cholesterol associated with cardiovascular problems."
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