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...some good go back at least 30 years, although each new shot of positive evidence still gets lots of attention. Two weeks ago, a big study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that a particular pattern of drinking--rather than the absolute amount or the type of alcohol consumed--seems to have the best health effects. The investigators concluded that men who consistently drink a small amount of beer, wine or spirits three or more days a week suffer fewer heart attacks than those who drink less frequently. But you probably didn't hear or read anything about...
Here's another twist that doesn't usually get emphasized: although the data supporting the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption are strong, they are almost entirely from epidemiological studies, not the large, randomized, placebo-controlled trials that are the gold standard of science. Epidemiological studies are very good at identifying possible trends and associations, but they are not designed to prove cause and effect. That's not necessarily a problem. No one has ever done a randomized trial of smoking, yet it clearly causes cancer. On the other hand, it was on the basis of good epidemiological evidence that...
...Goldberg, a preventive-medicine expert at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, the effect may be more in line with the apparent cardioprotective benefit of eating a modest portion of nuts each day. Nuts, of course, aren't as sexy as alcohol...
They're also unlikely to impair your judgment behind the wheel or send you on the road to rehab. Simply put, alcohol is not for everyone. "It's a lot more important to stress the benefits of a healthy diet and regular physical activity," says Eric Rimm, one of the co-authors of the New England Journal study. If you are one of those people who is able to drink responsibly, you can enjoy alcohol without turning it into some kind of medical excuse. But if, for whatever reason, you don't drink, there's no need to start. There...
...with the death of the body. What a beautiful mind! Ode LaForge Fontenilles, France Telling Stories I am outraged that Frey's critics think A Million Little Pieces is only the work of a liar [Jan. 23]. Frey put into words the horror of addiction to drugs and alcohol. Who hasn't described a personal experience with color and drama? Frey has my respect for his selfless confession. I wish more writers would share as honestly as he does. Suzanne St. John West Bloomfield, Michigan...