DonnaWanna Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Alcohol consumption in moderation may reduce the risk of strokes caused by blockage of blood vessels -- the most common kind -- a new study suggests Dr. Mitchell S. V. Elkind, of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and colleagues examined whether moderate alcohol consumption has a protective effect on the risk of stroke in a mostly Hispanic population. The 3176 subjects were on average 69 years of age and were enrolled in the study between 1993 and 2001. The researchers report in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke that alcohol use was assessed during in-person interviews and was categorized as none in the past year (reference group); moderate consumption (at least one drink per month in the past year but no more than two drinks daily); intermediate (more than two but less than five drinks daily), and heavy (at least five drinks daily). One hundred ninety subjects experienced a first stroke over a follow-up period of around 6 years, and 172 of the strokes were caused by obstructed blood supply. After accounting for established stroke risk factors, moderate drinkers had a 33 percent lower risk of stroke compared with those who consumed no alcohol in the past year. "Although alcohol consumption should not be recommended to those who do not drink, because of its potential adverse effects, our data support the view, endorsed by national stroke prevention guidelines, that among those who are moderate drinkers, continued consumption may reduce stroke risk," Elkind's team concludes. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060118/hl_nm/...HNlYwMlJVRPUCUl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daylin Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 You're full of GOOD information today Donna! So, here's one...no 2 for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaWanna Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 QUOTE (Daylin @ Jan 19 2006, 05:15 PM) You're full of GOOD information today Donna! So, here's one...no 2 for you Ty Ty http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/3660/curtsey4rf.gif we got the ok for chocolate & alcohol..now all we need is the sex part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daylin Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 QUOTE (DonnaWanna @ Jan 19 2006, 04:17 PM) QUOTE (Daylin @ Jan 19 2006, 05:15 PM) You're full of GOOD information today Donna! So, here's one...no 2 for you Ty Ty http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/3660/curtsey4rf.gif we got the ok for chocolate & alcohol..now all we need is the sex part Yes, we do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Pirate Robert Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 My heart is fine. My liver, on the other hand, I sometimes worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soni Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 QUOTE (DonnaWanna @ Jan 19 2006, 10:48 PM) NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Alcohol consumption in moderation may reduce the risk of strokes caused by blockage of blood vessels -- the most common kind -- a new study suggests Dr. Mitchell S. V. Elkind, of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and colleagues examined whether moderate alcohol consumption has a protective effect on the risk of stroke in a mostly Hispanic population. The 3176 subjects were on average 69 years of age and were enrolled in the study between 1993 and 2001. The researchers report in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke that alcohol use was assessed during in-person interviews and was categorized as none in the past year (reference group); moderate consumption (at least one drink per month in the past year but no more than two drinks daily); intermediate (more than two but less than five drinks daily), and heavy (at least five drinks daily). One hundred ninety subjects experienced a first stroke over a follow-up period of around 6 years, and 172 of the strokes were caused by obstructed blood supply. After accounting for established stroke risk factors, moderate drinkers had a 33 percent lower risk of stroke compared with those who consumed no alcohol in the past year. "Although alcohol consumption should not be recommended to those who do not drink, because of its potential adverse effects, our data support the view, endorsed by national stroke prevention guidelines, that among those who are moderate drinkers, continued consumption may reduce stroke risk," Elkind's team concludes. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060118/hl_nm/...HNlYwMlJVRPUCUl 'I don't bother reading it 'Alcohol is made to make people drunked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 (edited) guess the scientists are still collecting the data. they are smart! see quote below. Edited January 23, 2006 by daveyt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 QUOTE (DonnaWanna @ Jan 19 2006, 05:17 PM) QUOTE (Daylin @ Jan 19 2006, 05:15 PM) You're full of GOOD information today Donna! So, here's one...no 2 for you Ty Ty http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/3660/curtsey4rf.gif we got the ok for chocolate & alcohol..now all we need is the sex part ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 nice quote-job daveyt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnalschick Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I believe them! Think I'll have another . Couldn't hurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakly Criminal Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Moderation in all things... IS BORING!!!! Here's to our health!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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