Current U.S. dietary guidelines say that "drinking less is better for health than drinking more," and that adults aged 21 and older should limit themselves to one drink a day for women and two for ...

A JAMA Network study details the impacts of light alcohol Even for those who don’t drink daily, an occasional glass of wine or a cocktail during an evening out with friends can still seriously ...

The study, which tracked 135,103 adults aged 60 and older for 12 years, also punctures the long-held belief that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart.

Goncalves acknowledged that light to moderate drinking might have benefits in reducing the risk of heart failure. But, she added, it's not known how much alcohol can harm the heart.

The study, which tracked just over 135,000 adults aged 60 and older for 12 years, also dispels the longstanding belief that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart.

New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News 28,756 ...

The study, which tracked just over 135,000 adults aged 60 and older for 12 years, also dispels the longstanding belief that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart.

New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with the raised risk most pronounced in those who ...

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with ...