People who drink moderate amounts of alcohol have lower death rates.

[Vince]

As with food and exercise, moderation is key to reaping the benefits of drinking alcohol. And, yes, there are benefits. Studies have shown men and women, middle-aged or older who have one or two drinks per day have lower death rates from heart disease than both teetotalers and those who drink three drinks or more a day. Part of the reason is that alcohol seems to increase the concentration of heart-healthy HDL (or "good") cholesterol. Another benefit, according to a new study, is that a moderate amount of alcohol acts as a kind of blood thinner.

Understanding Heart Disease

WebMD's guide to the symptoms of the various types of heart disease.

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[VacationMan]

Well then, here's to the evening margarita every night (made with freshly squeezed lime juice). A full days dose of Vitamin C plus the added benefits from above!