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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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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Producer

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    John Cloud

    Reporter, Time Magazine

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