Tag: Diet

How Much Alcohol Should I Drink for Health & Long Life?

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I. The Problem Many people want to know how much to drink for health and long life benefits. They usually look to official guidelines listing maximum limits. Indeed, health professionals use them as well for guidance. Countries around the world have created official guidelines. Public policies about alcohol tend to be based on them. But …

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12 Facts about Alcohol, Drinking and Health

Here are 12 facts about alcohol, drinking and health. There are a lot of myths about alcohol in general. And there are many about drinking and health in particular. 12 Facts about Alcohol 1. Drinking alcohol in moderation is linked to better health and longer life.1 That’s compared to either abstaining from alcohol or abusing …

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Risk of Dementia Reduced by Drinking Alcohol in Moderation

The risk of dementia is reduced by drinking alcohol in moderation. The alcohol consumed can be beer, wine, or distilled spirits (liquor). It doesn’t matter. Dementia Dementia refers to a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Dementia is not a normal part of aging. It is not a disease. It …

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