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    Drinking to Your Health?

    For years it's been common knowledge that moderate drinking, especially if it's red wine, can be good for you. A 20-year study shows that moderate drinkers live longer than abstainers. The surprise is that heavy drinkers live longer too.  That's the conclusion of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    For years it's been common knowledge that moderate drinking, especially if it's red wine, can be good for you. A 20-year study shows that moderate drinkers live longer than abstainers. The surprise is that heavy drinkers live longer too. That's the conclusion of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin. John Cloud is reporting the story for Time magazine.

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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      John Cloud

      Reporter, Time Magazine

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