Eat your antioxidants -- they won't kill you

No matter what, you should always eat as many antioxidants as possible, even though a Danish study -- cited in the June 2007 issue of Men's Journal -- found a possible link between antioxidant supplements and a slightly higher risk of death.

Just remember these two points if ever you begin to question your own use of antioxidants, specifically vitamin A and E and beta carotene: (1) One study is no reason to ditch vitamins and (2) Researchers only looked at synthetic antioxidants and not food. Eating plenty of fruits and veggies, therefore, is still a good thing.

These two points remind me that one study is no reason to forgo anything. Just as we're likely to get a few medical opinions and a few car repair opinions, we should also compare and contrast several studies about topics relating to health. One study, not so convincing. Several studies, all pointing to the same conclusion, perhaps convincing. So don't be frightened by one scary news blurb. Do a little research and see if your fears are warranted. Chances are, they aren't.