Regular alcohol consumption may cut arthritis risk in half
Here’s some news that might make a few people raise their glasses in a toast: drinking alcohol may cut the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by up to 50%:
A regular tipple cuts the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by up to half, Swedish research suggests.
The Karolinska Institute assessed 2,750 people in two studies, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases reports.
The risk was up to 50% lower for those who drank the equivalent of five glasses of wine a week compared with those who drank the least, they found.
Though the study acknowledges that too much alcohol is bad for you, I may finish up the wine in the fridge.
You know, for my health and all.
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5 opinions for Regular alcohol consumption may cut arthritis risk in half
Amy324
Jun 5, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Hey, pour me one while you’re in there!
midlife mommy
Jun 6, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Yes!
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Jayasiri K H
Jul 14, 2008 at 3:16 am
Hey,
I am fully agreed with the article with some reservations. Regular drink should not be more than 100ml a day (hard liquor)
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