Alcohol

A selection of study findings on alcohol consumption in the Seven Countries Study.

Four lifestyle factors and all-cause mortality

A healthful diet and lifestyle are related to a low all-cause mortality risk A Mediterranean style diet, a high level of physical activity, non-smoking and moderate [...]

Four lifestyle factors and all-cause mortality

Lifestyle factors and depressive symptoms

In elderly men, mild physical activity and moderate alcohol intake may lower the risk of depressive symptoms.

Lifestyle factors and depressive symptoms

Coffee, alcohol, smoking and cognitive decline

The results suggest that in elderly men without chronic diseases, smoking and drinking were not related to cognitive decline.

Coffee, alcohol, smoking and cognitive decline

Alcohol, all-cause mortality and long-term survival

Long-term all-cause mortality was 25% lower in men who drank less than 20 g alcohol per day compared to non-drinkers.

Alcohol, all-cause mortality and long-term survival

Wine and cardiovascular disease

The results suggest that low intake of wine may indeed protect against cardiovascular diseases.

Wine and cardiovascular disease

Alcohol and cardiovascular disease

Moderate alcohol intake was, compared to no alcohol, associated with a 30% lower mortality from cardiovascular mortality.

Alcohol and cardiovascular disease

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