PHYSICAL HEALTH FOR WIDOWS
I just want to start out by saying “Don’t shoot the messenger!” I always present topics based on research consensus done to date. The topic of alcohol can be quite charged for people. Those who enjoy drinking may tout the potential health benefits of alcohol, while nondrinkers or people who have experienced some loss due to alcohol may be more in-tune with the health or safety risks. I enjoy a drink occasionally myself, but I will admit that after reading more and more research on the potential risk I have decreased my intake. My husband died of stomach cancer and part of me will always wonder if alcohol had an impact, even though he was not a heavy drinker.
I will go through the potential benefits first because there aren’t many compared to risks. Everything I mention for benefits is for light to moderate intake of alcohol, which will be defined later. Health risk increases greatly when the number of drinks goes beyond moderation.
Alcohol is a blood thinner. T…
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