New Year’s Eve, many moons ago, I spent the end of the evening hugging the toilet at my parents’ house. I recall my mother saying, in that all-too-knowing tone, “See Blair, alcohol is poison.”

“Thanks, Mom. Blahhhhh!”

At that moment, while I agreed completely, I still felt like telling her to shut up. I needed her back there holding my hair, not scolding me for drinking “poison.”

Never would I have imagined – in my wildest dreams! – later reading articles boasting, “Alcohol is Good for You!”

But here we are in 2009 and it’s been proven that wine, and now beer and liquor, provide certain benefits to the body. Read More »

We all know that drinking too much alcohol is bad for you, blah blah blah. It can kill your liver and cause you to do stupid things like drive drunk.

But, there are some little known facts about the positive aspects of booze on your body. Hallelujah!

Women’s Health magazine explains how the beverage of choice for many college students interacts with your body and in some ways, can actually be good for your heart, brain, and even your weight!

Now, before you continue reading, remember that I am not saying that only positive things will happen if you pound 10 beers over the course of power hour or drink vodka tonics like they are water. In fact, very bad things will probably happen…I’m sure we’ve all had one of those nights. Moderation is key.

Nevertheless, it’s still nice to know that good old booze has some redeeming factors for your health. The article takes you on a chronological journey starting with that yummy cocktail hitting your lips. Mix up a great drink, sit back, and enjoy the ride… Read More »