So What Does it Mean that Studies Reveal that Moderate Drinkers Are Healthier than Teetotalers?

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We know too much drinking can be hazardous to our health. But new research suggests that drinking too little might be hazardous, too.

I don't want to go to rehab, but a raft of recent studies show that moderate alcohol consumption lowers our risks for many dire conditions including heart disease, stroke, gallstones, diabetes and dementia. Some studies even suggest that the answer to pesky menopause symptoms comes in six-packs and goes great with pretzels.