Its not really news anymore, but here’s a friendly reminder that drinking saves lives.

Guardian Unlimited: Help your heart with exercise – and booze

“Moderate drinkers are at 30% lower risk of heart disease than teetotallers, according to a study of nearly 12,000 people. And those who combine a mild tipple with regular exercise are even less likely to die of the disease. Their risk is between 44% and 50% lower than couch potatoes who abstain from alcohol.”

So all those guys getting looped up and running around on COPS have the potential to outlive non-drinkers. Provided they don’t get shot, beaten, or run over in traffic. Or lick a toad. That usually gets them pretty good. Ok, I guess those particular induldgers aren’t likely to outlive anyone.

That said, the moral of the story is:

If you’re going to sit around all day, you may as well get loaded. Also, sitting around all day at your desk job can be much healthier if enhanced with a martini, glass of wine, or a cold beer.