What “Optimal” Health Is Really Costing You — The Hidden Price Nobody Talks About
Our general recommendations:
- If you’re otherwise healthy and have no other alcohol-related risk factors, limit drinking to moderate levels or less
- If you’re otherwise healthy but have one or two alcohol-related risk factors (such as breast cancer history), limit drinking to light levels (1 to 3 or 4 drinks per week) with occasional moderate intakes on special occasions, or less
- If you have several alcohol-related risk factors (such as breast cancer history, family history of alcoholism, or contraindicated medications) abstain from alcohol entirely
Foundational Health Behavior #7: Do Basic Preventive Health Measures
In all the chatter about longevity optimization, it can be easy to forget about all the boring—but no less important—things that help you stay safe and healthy throughout your life.
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