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"Feeling the urge to stop by the local watering hole for happy hour tonight? While some opt for wine because it's the healthier, less-likely-to-make-you-feel-bloated-tomorrow option, the summer heat may have you craving a tall cool beer. While drinking until you're smashed is linked to all sorts of badness (including breast cancer), beer in moderation (two drinks or less) actually has some real health benefits. So steer clear of the beer bong and have a couple of pints with a clear conscience—here are five legit ways to justify tonight's Coronas. It May Prevent Osteoporosis Researchers at the University of California took on the very tough job of analyzing 100 commercially-available beers. They found that most of them contained enough silicon to benefit bone health (past studies have found that women who are light to moderate beer drinkers have better bone density than non-beer drinkers). Recommended daily dose: No more than two cold ones. And opt for Ales and Pale Ales, which have higher levels of the bone-bolstering silicon than darker varieties. It May Lower Risk of Heart Disease A number of studies have shown that moderate consumption of alcohol--beer included--may lower your risk of heart disease. In one Harvard study, healthy-minded types who rated their alcohol intake as moderate had 40 to 60 percent lower incidence of heart attack. Hops May Lower Cholesterol Research has found that hops--the bitter flavor that balances out the sweetness of beer-- is a great source of polyphenols, which lower bad cholesterol, fight cancer, and give your immune system a boost. This particular study was funded by a beer association (And, fun fact: The subjects were nuns!), but its findings have been backed up by unaffiliated experts who agree that, in moderation, the polyphenols in beer may have a positive effect on HDL and LDL. It's a Brain Bev A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that moderate drinking may be associated with better brain function. Women who consumed up to two drinks a day scored 20 percent higher on a cognitive functioning test than those who had less than one drink. It Can Keep You Hydrated Researchers at Granada University in Spain say that beer beats water when it comes to hydration. Subjects ran on a treadmill in 104-degree temps until they couldn't take it anymore, then their hydration levels, motor skills, and ability to concentrate were measures. Half of the runners were given two half pints of Spanish lager while the other half were given good ol' H2O. The beer drinkers scored slightly better--a result that's attributed to sugars salts, and bubbles in the beer enhancing the body's ability to soak up water. As a bonus, the carbs replaced the calories they just sweated out. I'm going to stick to water post-workout, but at least I can feel confident that a few drinks tonight won't completely sabotage my workout tomorrow."

Even if all that is untrue, I'm still gonna enjoy good beer for the rest of my life...

8/6/2010 3:58:10 PM

I never, ever, ever drank wine until I lived near Napa/Sonoma/Livermore. Now I love it. If I'm just having a drink or two after a long day or work or whatever, it's most always red wine.

8/6/2010 3:59:16 PM

this thread reminded me that I need to go to Total Wine on the way home

Thanks TWW!

8/6/2010 4:01:51 PM

I'm pretty sure that theres some bullshit with the "in moderation" part. Obviously they wouldn't want to tell people that more alcohol makes you healthier, even though it does. It's part of the reason that guys like me and Rip Torn are so goddamn healthy.

8/6/2010 4:02:08 PM

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"may"

This may all be bullshit.

8/6/2010 4:03:02 PM

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"here are five legit ways to justify tonight's Coronas."

I've never heard of any legit ways to justify a Corona. Shit is expensive and nasty.

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"the polyphenols in beer may have a positive effect on HDL and LOL."

8/6/2010 4:53:25 PM

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"I've never heard of any legit ways to justify a Corona"

Easy:
it's the only beer available + it's cold + it's free

(Hint: this formula works for nearly all beers, with a few exceptions such as Steel Reserve)

8/6/2010 4:56:34 PM

I would drink a steel reserve over a Corona. Corona is just some skunky ass beer.

8/6/2010 4:58:35 PM

Drinking in excess also triggers Herpes outbreaks. Keep that in mind before you try to bang the easy drunk chick.

8/6/2010 5:00:08 PM

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"skunky"

By "skunky", I think you mean when it "turns" due to sunlight.
...and actually, I think Corona tastes better that way.

8/6/2010 5:00:24 PM

corona and lime is delicious

8/6/2010 5:01:08 PM

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"Real Name : Luke Age : 17 Sex : M"

I have reported this to the authorities

8/6/2010 5:03:16 PM

lol

8/6/2010 5:06:11 PM

^^^ Yes. I know they do it on purpose (hence the clear bottles). I just think it's a nasty, overpriced, beer. If it was priced along the lines of Budweiser and other shitty beers, it might be worth buying. But it's not.

8/6/2010 5:06:22 PM

Luke, you should expect a call from one Paul Cousins once classes start back

8/6/2010 5:07:58 PM

^
Quit scaring off the noobs, lol.

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"If it was priced along the lines of Budweiser and other shitty beers, it might be worth buying."

Truth.

8/6/2010 5:10:29 PM

it would be totally different if it said 17/f

trust me

8/6/2010 5:11:58 PM