Regular drinking preserves 'good cholesterol' levels

By Susana Victoria Perez, Buzz60

What if I told you a drink a day can keep the doctor away -- you would reach for a beer, right?

Well, a study suggests that drinking regularly "can slow down decline in good cholesterol."

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According to the DailyMail, a study from Penn State University of 80,000 adults over six years suggests drinking moderate amounts of alcohol on a regular basis can actually help preserve "good cholesterol" levels and drastically cut stroke risk later in life.

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Compared to spirits, beer had a more positive effect.

For the study, moderate drinking meant one or two pints a day for men and one for women.

Researchers presented the results at the American Heart Association's annual meeting, and it could be a total game-changer when it comes to alcohol consumption.

So bottoms up -- responsibly and if you're of-age, of course!

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