London Neighborhood Tops Both "Healthy" and Binge Drinking Lists

An anonymous reader writes "BBC news is reporting that Elmbridge, a borough in South East England, offers the highest quality of life in the UK. This comes from an annual survey by Halifax Bank. They have topped the charts for three years running. 'Researchers found that people in Elmbridge had a life expectancy of 81.4 years and 95% were in good health.' Yet in another recent report, the same borough scores in the top ten for excessive drinking, and are the target for an alcohol awareness campaign."

So the moral of this story...

[MalachiK]

is that drinking a shed load of booze leads to an above average lifespan and general good health?

Drinking anything to excess is bad

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Yes people die of water poisoning, Really I suppose your health does depend on your lifestyle and actually how much excercise you get. I am not a lazy bugger and walk to many places as I can cover 4 miles on foot faster than bus or car across the city. I also enjoy a drink regularly and there is nothing wrong with me.

If you stay fit and active you can drink what you like and eat what you like without getting fat or worrying about your health.