Americans sicker than Brits

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

At last, proof that (real) beer is good for you. THIS is what we pay scientists for.

This is the interesting bit. There is something at work that isn't an acknowledged lifestyle risk factor and that makes you ill. Could it be the "stress of striving for the American dream"? Sounds a bit glib to me. But if not that, then what.

Actually life expectancy dropped when the English went from beer to tea in the 18th Century, cripes, I need a cup.

*Goes away.*

*Comes back with Earl Grey.*

Maybe Americans just have worse genetics.