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But even after controlling for nearly all imaginable variables — socioeconomic status, level of physical activity, number of close friends, quality of social support and so on — the researchers (a six-member team led by psychologist Charles Holahan of the University of Texas at Austin) found that over a 20-year period, mortality rates were highest for those who had never been drinkers, second-highest for heavy drinkers and lowest for moderate drinkers.// Interesting. Alcohol does contain some antioxidants, but mostly it appears that social interaction in the importance difference maker here. (I also wonder when some liberal politician is going to try to pass a law requiring people to enjoy at least one drink with friends once a week).
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// Probably a good idea.
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// Tolerance in action.
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// There is so much wrong here.
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// Decent article.
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// Too bad these trends are never linked to government actions that make life more expensive, make it harder to employ people, make it harder to find affordable housing and make it impossible to go into business at a young age, among so many other problems created by our quasi-socialist economy.
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