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Do you age better without alcohol? An in-depth look

Research indicates that heavy alcohol use can accelerate biological aging by shortening telomeres, the protective caps on our chromosomes. This raises a critical question for many: Do you age better without alcohol?

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What will I benefit from if I stop drinking at age 70?

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, older adults are more sensitive to alcohol's effects, and a 2021 survey found 1 in 20 adults over 65 had an alcohol use disorder. The good news is, regardless of past habits, the answer to "what will I benefit from if I stop drinking at age 70?" is overwhelmingly positive.

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