"Eight Healthy Reasons To Drink Beer"

In an article in Forbes magazine by Allison Van Dusen, the healthy effects of beer drinking were discussed. The article gave eight reasons why drinking moderately was healthy for adults. For example, men that have a few beers a week have a 30 percent less chance of having a heart attack and may help prevent Type 2 diabetes. ""People should realize that a little bit of alcohol on a regular basis decreases the risks of aging," says Ellison, who specializes in researching, among other things, the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and chronic diseases". However, moderation is key. Researchers warn that over consumption will have negative affects on health.

The author establishes social significance in these two quoted paragraphs,

"Interest in the health effects of beer has been growing over the past eight to 10 years in tandem with a rise in the popularity of craft beers--usually defined as products of brewers who make fewer than 2 million barrels a year, says Nancy Tringali Piho, a spokeswoman for the National Beer Wholesalers Association.

Unlike many mass-produced beers, craft beers tend to be brewed with a particular focus on flavor, appearance and aroma. Their appeal has attracted an upscale audience that's curious about the beverage and how it compares with wine health-wise".

Here's a link to the article: http://www.forbes.com/2008/03/14/beer-drink-health-forbeslife-cx_avd_0317health.html