Posts Tagged ‘alcohol’

Raise a Glass to “Successful Aging”

Friday, September 16th, 2011

In doctors’ health advice, they often go back and forth on what to say about alcohol. Drinking in moderation has long been a subject of medical studies, as there are many health benefits associated with responsible drinking. But alcohol, which has toxic elements, is considered unhealthy by many as well — generally when used more often than “in moderation.” A new study weighs in on this issue with an interesting finding about how alcohol could lead to “successful aging.”

The information is gleaned from the long-standing Nurses’ Health Study. Among 13,894 women, investigators examined alcohol … Read More