10 Health Benefits of Beer

When most people think of the relationship between beer and their bodies, images of the ever-dreaded beer belly flash through their mind. But what if we told you that's not the whole story when it comes to kicking back with a cold one?

Research has consistently shown that moderate—yes, we said moderate—consumption of beer can actually improve your health, from reducing your risk of heart disease to strengthening your bones.

Get buzzed off the best beer benefits, and lose the guilt over your nightly ale.

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Jackie Veling

Jackie Veling is a past Senior Editor at ACTIVE.com. She’s passionate about overall wellness and body positivity, and her favorite way to stay active is through running. You can follow her on Twitter.

Jackie Veling is a past Senior Editor at ACTIVE.com. She’s passionate about overall wellness and body positivity, and her favorite way to stay active is through running. You can follow her on Twitter.

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