New Dutch research shows that middle-aged women who consume moderate amounts of beer increase their HDL-cholesterol levels. (HDL is the “good cholesterol” that actually reduces the likelihood of heart attacks.) These fun-loving Dutch researchers have defined “moderate” for women as three beers per day. Boring American researchers always define “moderate” as one beer per day for women.

This does me wonder. Were the health benefits due to the actual alcohol consumption? Or to the activities that ensued? I’ve always found that dancing on a table with a lampshade on my head is a very aerobic activity.