AGING :MODERATE DRINKING MAY HELP THE BRAIN


	AGING :MODERATE DRINKING MAY HELP THE BRAIN

ellington

9-2-2009 1:16 AM

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alcohol, dementias

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PEOPLE OVER 60 WHO CONSUME MODERATE AMOUNTS OF ALCOHOL HAVE REDUCED RISK FOR ALZHEIMER'S AND OTHER DISEASE

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Aging: Moderate Drinking May Help the Brain
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