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Moderate drinking may help older women live longer |
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Written by Source: Journal of the American Geriatric Society
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Wednesday, 27 August 2008 |
Newcastle, Australia - December 13, 2006 -- A study published in
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society finds that moderate alcohol
intake (1-2 drinks/day for 3-6 days/week, depending on alcoholic
content) may lead to increased quality of life
and survival in older women. The Australian Longitudinal Study on
Womens Health followed nearly 12,000 women in their 70s over a 6 year
period. The group was comprised of non-drinkers, occasional drinkers
and moderate drinkers. Read more.
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