Drinking Negates Smoking’s Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis
A recent study reveals that regular consumption of alcohol protects against rheumatoid arthritis. In addition to multiple other health complications, smoking increases the risk of developing arthritis.
So, as odd as it seems, it appears smokers can now order a beer, and soon after turn to their friends and say, “I’m doing it for my health.”
To read more about the study, see that from Reuters. To read more about smoking’s negative impact, and find resources to help you quit, see that from the Centers for Disease Control.
Still thirsty? No definitive guidelines were offered as to units of beer nuts, pretzels, and deep-fried-cheese-based foods.
The positive effect of the alcohol is ample to offset the negative impact of smoking. Now, whether we only had a clue as to what a “unit” of alcohol may
Actually, each unit of alcohol is the equivalent of a glass of wine, or a small beer.
More Good News…
Now, that is truly an odd situation.
Perhaps the two greatest vices known to man - well, certainly two of the top five - seem to have formed a strange partnership. Good news indeed.
The study reports those drinking 3 units of alcohol per week reduced their risk of developing arthritis by 50%. Those drinking 10 units each week received even greater protection. Smoking and drinking have been partners forever, but new research shows one of them isn’t pulling its weight.
Scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have some kind words about alcohol - not so, however, when it comes to tobacco.
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