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Is alcohol good for me? The data behind drinking and your heart

Not too long ago, a patient came to my clinic and said (I’m paraphrasing of course), "I never cared for alcohol, doctor, so I haven’t had much to drink since my college days. Maybe champagne or wine on the rare…

Not too long ago, a patient came to my clinic and said (I’m paraphrasing of course), “I never cared for alcohol, doctor, so I haven’t had much to drink since my college days.  Maybe champagne or wine on the rare special occasion, but I keep hearing about how wine is good for your heart, so I am thinking I should start drinking regularly.”

For years I …

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Is alcohol good for me? The data behind drinking and your heart