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Top 10 Bad Things That Are Good For You
JUST THE FACTS 
Tags: health, science, food, drink
Here's a list of some supposedly bad things that can actually be good for you.
| 1. | Sex Besides the obvious evolutionary purposes, we can all take pleasure in the news that having sex is an easy way to reduce stress, lower cholesterol and improve circulation throughout the body. As if you needed another excuse. |
| 2. | Chocolate Study after study lately has touted the magical benefits of the indulgent treat, which is packed with the antioxidant flavonols that prevent certain cancers and keep your arteries from clogging. These powerful chemicals may even increase blood flow to the brain, warding off dementia. |
| 3. | Red wine A crucial ingredient in the diets of the world's heart-healthiest populations--like those Bordeaux-guzzling French--red wine has long been known to have potent anti-cancer and artery-protecting benefits. The latest studies even link resveratrol (an antioxidant found in the skins of red wine grapes) to greater endurance, a reduction in gum disease and Alzheimer's. |
| 4. | Marijuana Marijuana, often associated with memory loss, is ironically now being hyped as a way to stave off the ultimate form of memory loss--Alzheimer's. Recent studies on mice suggest that anti-inflammatories found in the drug prevent the clumping of brain proteins, one major cause of the disease. |
| 5. | Maggots Placed on serious wounds, maggots mimic their "wild" lifestyle and munch on bacteria and dead tissue, stimulating healing and helping to prevent infection. |
| 6. | Sunlight Asthmatics, at least, could benefit from measured doses of ultraviolet rays, according to scientists. Sunlight suppressed the immune reactions that cause asthma in some lab studies with mice and could be used to treat humans afflicted with the disease in the future. And sunlight--even if indirect, such as on a shaded porch--is known to boost the mood. |
| 7. | LSD We're definitely not in the business of advocating drug use. But check out this interesting science: In heavy drinkers, small doses of LSD have been thought to help bypass the rock-bottom stage of alcoholism and prevent relapses. Not a remedy that should ever be tried at home. |
| 8. | Coffee Unrelated studies claim coffee is a major source of antioxidants in our diet and can help lower your risk of diabetes. Also thought to ease the onset of cirrhosis of the liver and pancreatitis. |
| 9. | Anger Studies show that, in moderation, bursts of anger are good for the health, and can be an even more effective coping mechanism than becoming afraid, irritated or disgusted. |
| 10. | Beer New research shows that moderate beer intake can actually improve your cardiovascular function. |
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Source:
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