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Moderate drinking may help older women live longer 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 Women`s Health followed nearly 12,000 women in their 70`s over a 6 year period. The group was comprised of non-drinkers, occasional drinkers and moderate drinkers.
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