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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For decades they have been saying moderate drinking is fine and, for some of that period, they said red wine was beneficial to the heart. I am 52 and drink a glass of red wine maybe 2-3 times a week. Probably too late for me.[/quote]

Those studies on red wine being beneficial were called into question years ago. At this point, people who like alcohol tune out the obvious.[/quote]

Yes but I think the evidence is still somewhat more mixed on red wine which is why the French and Italians aren’t dying in droves.  American-style beer, white wine, and all the gin and tonic type stuff has no real redeeming qualities.  [/quote]

French and Italians walk/get exercise.  They eat healthier overall and a lot less!  That is why they live longer. 
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There are lots of differences between the Frnch/Italians and Americans, and the studies are not able to assess which ones are responsible for their greater longevity.

One key difference is that southern Europeans temd to have much better social networks- family, yes, but also friends. The benefits of social interaction on physical and mental wellbeing are extremely strong. And wine, in moderation, serves to lubricate these vital social interactions. So it isn’t as simple as saying cut out the wine and everyone will be healthier. If you cut out the wine you might in fact cause more ancillary damage.[/quote]

And they don't have the long working hours we do. They are happy to just simply relax and enjoy leisurely meals together. We just don't rarely do that here.[/quote]

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