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Alcohol consumption & health – The GOOD and the BAD Regular and heavy alcohol consumption can cause injury, ill health and premature death. Light to moderate alcohol consumption in older adults may lower the risk of several chronic conditions. Researchers have linked alcohol consumption to more than 60 diseases. “Alcohol does all kinds of things

Vitamins & Supplements: How to choose wisely after 60 Scientists don’t know whether a daily multivitamin staves off disease, but many people take them to maintain or boost their health. Others take just one vitamin or mineral, like iron, to fill in a gap in their diets. Before you add a supplement or vitamin to