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Alcohol consumption: The benefit is in the dose

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Website: Evidence-based Living
  • Resource type: Article

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Moderate alcohol use may have some health benefits (up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men). Alcohol use in older people may increase your risk of accidents including falls and fractures.

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cardiovascular, heart disease, coronary, alcoholism, addiction, drinking, wine, beer

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Rated on: 3/8/2017 4:18:06 PM

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