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spin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-23-11 11:28 AM
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36. Actually alcohol in moderation may be heathy...
Edited on Fri Sep-23-11 11:29 AM by spin

Alcohol use: If you drink, keep it moderate
Alcohol use is a slippery slope. Moderate drinking can offer some health benefits. But it's easy to drink too heavily, leading to serious health consequences.

By Mayo Clinic staff

It sounds like a mixed message: Drinking alcohol may offer some health benefits, especially for your heart. On the other hand, alcohol may increase your risk of health problems and damage your heart.

It sounds like a mixed message: Drinking alcohol may offer some health benefits, especially for your heart. On the other hand, alcohol may increase your risk of health problems and damage your heart.

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Health benefits of moderate alcohol use

Moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits. It may:

Reduce your risk of developing heart disease
Reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack
Possibly reduce your risk of strokes, particularly ischemic strokes
Lower your risk of gallstones
Possibly reduce your risk of diabetes
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alcohol/SC00024

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