Old wives’ tales are put out to grass by survey

GUINNESS is good for you - that’s what our grandmothers always said. And grandmas know best, or so we were always led to believe. But the results of a new survey are challenging that age-old dictum.

They may be knowledgeable about a great many things, but when it comes to baby care, grandmothers frequently give their daughters well-meaning but outdated advice on how to raise their own children.

Giving ill-informed advice about the perceived health benefits of Guinness, in particular, remains a common trend.