7 Ways Beer Improves Health

There are seven ways beer improves your health if drunk in moderation.

Man has been relaxing with a beer on a hot summer day for thousands of years. No one knows who brewed the first beer — an anonymous Sumerian in ancient Mesopotamia is usually given credit — but according to Greek philosopher Plato, "He was a wise man who invented beer." Perhaps even then, Plato knew what modern science is proving: Beer contains vitamins and antioxidants that make us smarter, protect us from many ailments, and can even help us live longer. Read more