Slog - Comments on Ironic Tonic http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic The researchers who announced pot may prevent Alzheimer’s must know the scientists behind this study… People with mild cognitive impairment may slow their mental decline if they have up to one alcoholic drink a day, a new Italian study suggests. Those who were cognitively impaired at the start of the study and had up to one alcoholic drink a day, typically wine, developed dementia at a 85 percent slower rate than those with cognitive impairment who abstained, the researchers reported. Exactly how moderate alcohol intake might help thinking is not known. But Solfrizzi speculated that alcohol might somehow help keep... Copyright 2008 Wed, 23 May 2007 14:39:01 -0800 Thu, 24 May 2007 10:07:22 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Brendan Cocaine can make you President of the U.S. of A!

]]> Brendan http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724341 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724341 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 14:45:06 -0800 Comment by elswinger Italian scientists always say that wine is a big cure all. Preferably an Italian wine.

]]> elswinger http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724342 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724342 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 14:45:47 -0800 Comment by Maggie Well, didn't help my grandma. Maybe the pot would have.

]]> Maggie http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724350 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724350 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 14:57:54 -0800 Comment by Carollani Alzheimer's is my worst fear and I spend a great deal of time and effort avoiding things scientists tell me may cause Alzheimer's... nice to know I can relax and have a drink now.

(stay away from aluminum products, avoid feeling lonely, solve puzzles, and stay active!)

]]> Carollani http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724364 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724364 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 15:11:28 -0800 Comment by Gomez COngratulations! You have discovered the fatal flaw behind the media and those who jump to conclusions with studies!

]]> Gomez http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724366 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724366 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 15:15:37 -0800 Comment by Giffy If one drink is good 10 must be awesome. Off to the liquor cabinet and then to the pot stash!

]]> Giffy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724371 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724371 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 15:25:36 -0800 Comment by jessie @4,

No worries on the aluminum. They've scientifically disproven that one. We can use anti-perspirant deodorants again instead of plain deodorant. (Yay!) I have two grandparents with Alzheimer's and my memory has been terrible since day one, so I follow it pretty closely too.

]]> jessie http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724415 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724415 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 16:13:21 -0800 Comment by maxsolomon avoiding concussions is a real good idea.

]]> maxsolomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724442 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724442 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 16:36:49 -0800 Comment by elswinger Probably all the acid I did in college has doomed me.

]]> elswinger http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724449 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724449 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 16:41:00 -0800 Comment by Scotto We're running a small commentary on the topic of how the media perceives the health benefits of alcohol:

http://www.dosenation.com/listing.php?smlid=2207

]]> Scotto http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724498 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724498 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 17:48:25 -0800 Comment by Jamey You're right, Brendan @ 1 !!!
Let's not forget that!
HA!
thanks for the post, i needed a laugh.

]]> Jamey http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724552 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c724552 Drugs Wed, 23 May 2007 20:36:53 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle I should point out that this is actual science. We're not sure if it's the improved blood flow to the brain, or other impacts. Please note it says 1 drink.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c725259 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/ironic_tonic#c725259 Drugs Thu, 24 May 2007 10:07:22 -0800