New study finds that drinking in moderation is best

A new study at the University of Texas has found that people who drink alcohol regularly live longer than those who completely abstain. Researchers found that those who did not consume any alcohol appeared to have a higher mortality rate than those who drank heavily, regardless of whether they were former heavy drinkers or not. The lowest mortality rate was found in moderate drinkers who have 1-3 drinks a day.

The research was published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.