Beer is good for your health, but there’s a catch, of course

Yes, you read that headline correctly. Beer, consumed in moderation, can potentially be good for your health. In celebration of International Beer Day today (it’s celebrated annually on the first Friday in August), we look at some recent studies that have found surprising health benefits from partaking of the tasty beverages.

A recent study published in The American Journal of the Medical Sciences concluded that doctors “should be aware of the growing evidence supporting the nutritional and health benefits of moderate consumption of alcohol as part of a healthy lifestyle”.