Drinking alcohol more important than exercise for living past 90, study says

Chi Chron ^ | Joe Dziemianowicz

[BenLurkin]

Researchers discovered that subjects who drank about two glasses of beer or wine a day were 18 percent less likely to experience a premature death, the Independent reports.

Meanwhile, participants who exercised 15 to 45 minutes a day, cut the same risk by 11 percent.

“I have no explanation for it, but I do firmly believe that modest drinking improves longevity,” Kawas stated over the weekend at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual conference in Austin, Texas.

Other factors were found to boost longevity, including weight. Participants who were slightly overweight — but not obese — cut their odds of an early death by 3 percent.

[BenLurkin]

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

2 glasses not two gallons like the career criminal HRC

[Red Badger]

[rdl6989]

This is going to be an interesting thread.

[Red Badger]

Participants who were slightly overweight — but not obese — cut their odds of an early death by 3 percent.

I'm doubly safe!..........................

[Sacajaweau]

Some of my friends may live forever.

[MamaB]

My mom died 3 months shy of her 103rd birthday. Never had a drop. Her cousin died when she was 109. Never drank. I am into genealogy and it is amazing how long my ancestors lived. My mom's mother died when she was in her 90’s but her dad died very young- in his 50’s. God has a plan for each of us.

[ClearCase_guy]

Got this covered.

[reed13k]

While I understand that the statistics don’t quite work this way as they overlap, I have little doubt that some people will say they can increase their chances of living longer by 32% just by exercising 15 minutes a day, having 2 drinks, and staying just a little overweight.

Still better safe than sorry :)

[LostInBayport]

Drinking alcohol more important than exercise

Participants who were slightly overweight — but not obese — cut their odds of an early death by 3 percent.

those who drank two cups of coffee a day cut that risk by 10 percent.

This is hands down the best study that has ever been done in the history of the world! Thank you for posting it. This evening when I finish my fourth cup of coffee, I shall waddle over to the wine rack and toast you with a glass of red.

[Bonemaker]

““I have no explanation for it, but I do firmly believe that modest drinking improves longevity,”

“Modest” as defined in the eyes of the bedrinker.

[9422WMR]

Lived to 103 & 109, but what quality of life? I don’t want to be laid up in some hospital bed dying of nuthin!
I’d rather have a “hold my beer and watch this” moment!!

[I want the USA back]

Confusing cause and effect again. Correlation is not cause.

[rdl6989]

“Moderate drinking” MAY improve good cholesterol:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314079.php

[blam]

Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Not Offer Any Health Benefits After All; Claims May Be Based On 'Flawed' Science

[BuffaloJack]

Does this mean Hillary will live to be 200?

[pinkandgreenmom]

Hmmm. I was just checking the headlines before going to do my workout for the day.

I think I will have a drink instead.

[Bonemaker]

“This is hands down the best study that has ever been done in the history of the world!”

I’m waiting for the sure to follow macro studies that will up the amounts.

[dfwgator]

I’m going to live FOREVER!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Participants who were slightly overweight — but not obese — cut their odds of an early death by 3 percent.

It is called having a cushion.

We all get sick and having an energy reserve for our body to call on improves our chance of recovery without doing harm to the rest of the body.

Too much weight of course is bad because it puts a strain on the body but five to ten pounds is no problem.

When it is forty to fifty, you have a problem.