Moderate Drinking Doesn’t Extend Life After All : Shots – Health News : NPR

Moderate Drinking Doesn't Extend Life After All : Shots - Health News : NPR - Health Council

People who drink in moderation tend to be better educated and more well off, which increases their odds of being healthy. Photographer: Katsiaryna Pakhoma/iStockphoto  You’ve probably heard that a little booze a day is good for you. The evidence that alcohol has any benefit on longevity or heart health is thin, says Dr. Timothy Naimi, a physician and epidemiologist at Boston Medical Center.

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