Wednesday, August 25, 2010

A Little Drinking Cuts Death Risk for Older Adults

While the debate over the possible health benefits of drinking continues to bubble, a new study finds that abstainers and heavy drinkers have a higher mortality risk than moderate drinkers.

“This fascinating, detailed and very meticulous study approached the well-established association between moderate alcohol intake and health benefits with a skeptical eye,” said Dr. David L. Katz, director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale Medical School, who was not involved in the study.

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