A Few Beers a Week Boosts Sperm Counts

A few beers a week could help men start a family by boosting their sperm count,a  study suggests..

Men hoping to become fathers are often advised to avoid alcohol for fear of harming their fertility.

But a study suggests a few small beers a week or bottle of wine may actually help men start a family.

Italian researchers who asked 323 men about their alcohol consumption found moderate drinkers had a better sperm count.

This worked out as up to a bottle and small glass of wine a week, or seven small bottles of beer. Read more

Beer Protects the Brain, Study Claims

Drinking two pints of beer a day cuts Alzheimer’s risk - but six can cause it.

QUAFFING a couple of pints of beer a day boosts the brain and cuts the risk of getting Alzheimer’s, a study claims.

Scientists say a small daily tipple reduces brain inflammation and flushes out harmful toxins. Read more

A Beer a Day Keeps Heart Attacks Away

A new study has found that even one beer a day can reduce the risk of heart attack by a quarter.

On a sunny day, there is nothing as delicious as a cool, crisp beer.

And drinking a pint a day is good for the heart, a study has found.

While binge drinking is known to harm our health, moderate consumption reduces the risk of heart and blood vessel diseases by a quarter, researchers discovered.

The team, from the IRCCS Mediterranean Neurological Institute, Pozzilli, said the alcohol and other chemicals in the drink reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and artery disease. Read more

Could Drinking Beer Really Stave Off a Winter Cold?

Beer can fight off the common cold, says Emily Payne.

You'd be forgiven for thinking a steaming hot toddy is the best remedy for a cold, but according to new research it's lager you should be knocking back to beat the dreaded lurgy.

A new Japanese study suggests that a key ingredient found in beer may help to warn off the winter sniffles. Read more