Drink Up

Time - "Why Do Heavy Drinkers Outlive Nondrinkers?"

A friend sent me that article back in August. Forgot until just now to post it. When I received it, I replied that I took exception to the fact that he had put me first on the distribution list. Then I wrote that I was just kidding and was honored. And also that it was probably why I was replying at 230 in the morning, from a bar.

Basically, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that, even accounting for every external variable that could be unrelated to the actual alcohol consumption, such as socioeconomic reasons, or work-related stress, etc., those who drink alcohol outlive those who do not.

So, it sounds to me like you'd better start drinkin'. Please also note the correct usage of the past participle of "to drink," that is, "drunk." Please, please, please learn it. It drives me crazy that people get it wrong so often.

Don't Make That Face...

...or it might get stuck that way forever. Holy crap! That might be true!

"Sleep Apnea Mask May Cause Subtle Facial Changes"

From MSN Health & Fitness -

"The common treatment, called continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can help relieve the interrupted breathing of sleep apnea. However, 'my research found possible craniofacial change [as a result of] long-term CPAP use,' said study author Hiroko Tsuda, an assistant professor in the general oral clinic at Kyushu University Hospital in Japan."