Moderate and constant use of alcohol after 50 years guarantees healthy aging
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Scientists at Harvard University conducted a study in which 14,000 nurses took part and concluded that 15-30 grams of alcohol a day had a beneficial effect on the health of women over 50, Monica Ricci Sargentini told the readers of Corriere della Sera.
"Women, pick up glasses and drink for health, at least once or twice a day, especially after age 50. Moderate and constant use of alcohol guarantees a healthy aging, according to a study conducted by Harvard University. Habits of 14,000 nurses.The results published in the Public Library of Science indicate that those who consume between 5 and 15 grams of alcohol daily are 20% more likely to have good health than those who are freezers.The percentage rises to 30 % in case of use fattening from 15 to 30 grams of alcohol, "- writes the publication.
"Those who like to drink a little show great flexibility of mind, a better physical form, they have less heart attacks, diabetes, stroke, cancer." But be careful: no excesses, "the journalist stresses." And teetotalers should not start drinking only for old age flowed better. " "The observed pattern applies to women who drink alcohol moderately," says Dr. Kee-san, the study's head. "For those who do not drink, we recommend regular exercise and weight maintenance: these factors will be better for them in advanced years than alcohol" .
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