This drinking habit could be good for your health

When we talk about drinking habits, most of us look for ways to reduce them, or at least keep them below a margin. Thanks to years of research into its effects on humans, it is common knowledge that consuming too much alcohol is harmful to health.

But a new study found some links between alcohol consumption and positive heart health. Of course there is one caveat.

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The study, published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology, found that consuming moderate amounts of alcohol is beneficial for people’s heart health and prevents heart disease.

The data examined 18,000 people over 70 in America and Australia. The researchers found that participants who consumed between 51 and 150 grams of alcohol per week had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who did not drink anything.

While it can be assumed that moderate alcohol consumption is not bad for heart health, it is important to acknowledge that the study does not imply that alcohol consumption is good for preventing cardiovascular disease. While a link has been found, more research is needed to paint a clearer picture. The researchers also said the majority of the participants were healthy, which means their results may not be in line with those of the general population.

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Still, the data is quite interesting, especially when applied to an older population. Perhaps the people who regularly consume alcohol are less stressed and therefore more likely to have positive heart health, or perhaps alcohol can be used as a relaxation method or as a connection with other people.

Many questions remain, but as long as you drink under control and live a relatively healthy and active lifestyle, everything should be fine.