Scientists at the University of Calgary reviewed 84 pieces of research between 1980 and 2009
An alcoholic drink a day can help keep heart disease at bay, according to a review of 30 years of research.
The work, published in the British Medical Journal, showed a 14% to 25% reduction in heart disease in moderate drinkers compared with people who had never drunk alcohol.
Another article, by the same Canadian research group, showed alcohol increased "good" cholesterol levels.
For many years, studies have suggested that drinking alcohol in moderation has some health benefits.
Reduced risk
For many years, studies have suggested that drinking alcohol in moderation has some health benefits.
Reduced risk
This review showed that the overall risk of death was lower for those consuming small quantities of alcohol, compared with non-drinkers. The researchers also say regular moderate drinking reduced all forms of cardiovascular disease by up to 25%.
Professor William Ghali, from the Institute for Population and Public Health at the University of Calgary, told the BBC: "Our extensive review shows that drinking one or one to two drinks would be favourable.
Moderation
"However, drinking more than sensible amounts of alcohol does not offer any protection and can cause high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers and damage to our heart.
Moderation
"However, drinking more than sensible amounts of alcohol does not offer any protection and can cause high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers and damage to our heart.
"If you don't drink, this is not a reason to start. Similar results can be achieved by being physically active and eating a balanced and healthy diet."
The research group believes that governments may have to change their messages on public health to argue for drinking alcohol in moderation.
Professor Lindsey Davies, president of the Faculty of Public Health, added: "It just strengthens the argument that a little bit does you good, but a lot does you harm, but that always makes a public health message hard."
Vocab:
ReplyDeleteNotably (adv) - particularly or especially
Eg: The newspapers are notably twisting the fact.
Beverage (n.) – any portable liquid, a drink for any types
Eg: Drink some alcoholic beverage can prevent heart disease
Controversial (adj) – causing disagreement or discussion
Eg: It is a controversial topic, everyone have different point of view on it.
Equivalent (adj) - having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities.
Eg:May and Mary are doing the equivalent job, but May gets a high salary than Mary.
Substantially (adj) – a considerable amount, quantity
Eg: What he is saying is substantially wrong, he just twist all the thing.
Cirrhosis (noun) – a serious disease of the liver.
Eg: If you drink alcoholic beverage all the time, then you may have cirrhosis.
Mortality (noun) – the number of deaths within a particular society
Eg: The mortality of the poor city are substantially rise.
(Some vocabulary is from original article, see the source)
Q1) Are the drinkers' health better than the non drinkers?
ReplyDeleteQ2) What diseases is caused by alcohol?
Q3) Does the government encourage citizens to drink alcohol?
Moderate alcohol drinking is beneficial to our heart and may increase levels of good cholesterol. However, drinking too much may cause other diseases and damages to our heart. We may achieve the above-mentioned benefits by being physically active and eating a balanced diet.
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