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Studies in Spain show men who drink daily see nearly one third reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.

According to the study, those drinking moderate, high and very high levels of alcohol all had a lower risk of coronary heart disease compared with non-drinkers.

For those, who were classified as former drinkers, the risk was 10 percent lower, for those drinking little (0.5 grams of alcohol per day). For those drinking little (0.5 grams of alcohol per day), the risk was 35 per cent; for moderate drinkers (five-30 grams per day), the risk was 54 per cent lower; and for high (30-90 grams per day) and very high drinkers (more than 90 grams per day) it was halved.

Women too, it was found, benefitted from alcohol, but not as much.

Spain is one of the largest producers and consumers of alcohol. Despite this, they have the lowest death rate in the world.

However, the research paper showed still warns against the risks of alcohol abuse.
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It is still a mystery to me how alcohol does not affect the Spanish man where clear studies have shown around the world the how alcohol has affected the lives of many

Perhaps this unique phenomenon is seen is Spain due to other contributing factors such as the heavy consumption of olive oil, olives and perhaps a relaxed lifestyle.
The Spanish summer is also one that involves a lot of sunshine.

If you wish to start consuming alcohol due to its health benefits, and have not done so in the past, it is best not to. Yes, there is truth in that alcohol reduces hea

Perhaps they key here, is that one should learn how to live and enjoy life. Do what you want, but yet be careful. My personal health motto has always been to keep a good balance in everything. Work hard, yet play hard.