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No need for reduced alcohol consumption in later life
12-18-2007 · EurekAlert!Provided they stick to the same guidelines about alcohol consumption as younger adults, regular moderate drinking poses no additional risks to the 'over 65s,' and may even bring health benefits, according to two studies from the Peninsula Medical School in the South West of England.
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