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    12 Reasons to Have a Drink

    Generally speaking,alcohol has a bad rep-drink too much, and you can damage your liver, pack on pounds, and put strain on your heart. But a growing body of research shows that if you imbibe just the right amount-one serving a day for women, two for men-you'll actually see some serious health benefits, says registered dietician Nicolette Pace, president of NutriSource, Inc. (And just to be clear, you can't save up all your sips for one day of binge drinking.)

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    In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has even ID'ed moderate drinking as one of the three key healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help you live longer. Raise your glass to these 12 reasons it's okay to, well…raise a glass!

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      Have one to two drinks of alcohol a day and you'll reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 36 percent, according to research from the Harvard School of Public Health. Alcohol works its magic by promoting insulin secretion and helping glucose get inside cells, fueling their activity and reducing the amount of sugar in the bloodstream. Lowering your blood glucose levels can also ... more 
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      You'll Cut Your Risk of Diabetes
      Have one to two drinks of alcohol a day and you'll reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 36 percent, according to research from the Harvard School of Public Health. Alcohol works its magic by promoting insulin secretion and helping glucose get inside cells, fueling their activity and reducing the amount of sugar in the bloodstream. Lowering your blood glucose levels can also lower your risk of developing the disease, which, according to the American Diabetes Association, affects 11.8 percent and 10.8 percent of men and women ages 20 and older, respectively.

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