You’ve heard the old saying: “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but what about “a pint of beer a day keeps the doctor away”? It’s such a great time to be a beer drinker, because this saying has a lot of truth!

Researchers found that moderate beer drinking is good for your cardiovascular health. We’ve told you about the positive affects of drinking wine, but it turns out that drinking a premium lager each day can have the same benefits. It's important to not overdo it! Beer guts have a way of eliminating any cardiovascular benefits you might be enjoying.

The new research is published in the European Journal of Epidemiology.

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