Keep your health in mind when kicking back a couple. Related Videos: Cramp Relief Tip | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Diet Tip: Grazing | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Many studies have demonstrated the positive health effects of consuming alcohol. And sometimes, people use this research as an excuse to indulge. But is drinking really healthy for you? Drinking in moderation does seem to have some health benefits, such as lowering the risk of heart disease. Moderation is defined as up to two drinks a day for men, and up to one a day for women. But what is considered a drink? One drink is approximately 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine, or one-and-a-half ounces of hard liquor. People who drink more than this amount of alcohol begin to increase their risk of a number of serious health problems, including breast cancer for women. Binge drinking also increases health risks. Visit rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov to learn more about how you can intelligently raise a glass and toast to your health. Sources: Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and your health. Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Health, 2009. (Accessed June 3, 2010 at rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov
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