Weighted Average Loan Age - WALA. DEFINITION of 'Weighted Average Loan Age - WALA'. A dollar-weighted average measuring the age of the individual loans in a mortgage pass-through or pooled security, such as Ginnie Mae or a Freddie Mac security.
Headstart for health: Beer can protect against prostate cancer. It might be your preference to crack open a bottle of red wine at the end of a hard day but you may be better off pouring a pint. Researchers at the German Cancer Research Centre in Heidelberg have discovered that beer contains a powerful molecule that helps protect against breast and prostate cancers. Found in hops, the substance called xanthohumol blocks the excessive action of testosterone and oestrogen.
In worst cases, alcohol plays a crucial role in the development of cancer. Summary. 1  Alcohol or alcoholic beverage is a general term used to refer to a drink that contains ethanol. 2  Alcohol is a universal societal element used for relaxation.  Wine is a type of alcoholic beverage.