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3 drinking habits you can make today for a healthier tomorrow

These habits are associated with reduced risk of early death, CVD and liver disease

12-Jan-2021

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Simple behavioural changes when you do drink booze could help you stay healthier in the long-run.

A study used data from over 309,000 people.

Found 3 key behaviours when drinking booze were associated with a reduced risk of early death, cardiovascular events(CVD) and liver cirrhosis.

1. Drinking wine appears to be better for you than drinking spirits or beer

2. Drinking with food is better than boozing on an empty stomach

3. Spreading your drinking over three to four days is better than drinking daily

“..Wanted to understand the relationship between different alcohol consumption patterns and health risks" - Dr Bhautesh Jani, author.

Study by University of Glasgow published in BMC Medicine.

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Bhautesh Jani

Clinical senior lecturer in General Practice at the University of Glasgow

BMC Medicine

Scientific Journal providing information from all areas of medicine.

University of Glasgow

Public research university for UK and international students

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