I'll admit, I'm a fan of beer but I don't drink it that often because of the side effects (hangover), and also because I suspect it's damaging to your health -- or at least I assume anything that can cause that much of a headache the day after must be. But that's not so according to this. Beer is actually good for your heart and even your overall health. In a Dutch study, it was found to raise levels of good (HDL) cholesterol, reduce the occurrence of strokes in women, improve sleeping patterns, increase blood vessel dilation, slow down the development of cataracts, help prevent cancer and more! That's a pretty amazing array of benefits, don't you think? Now I'm not saying you should throw a kegger and chug a dozen pints with your friends (as tempting as this sounds on the long weekend) but enjoying a few cold ones in moderation may actually be good for you. So drink up!
