I do not recommend people drinking alcohol to reduce their risk of heart disease. We don't know for sure that a little alcohol is good. There are lots of risks with alcohol, and the benefits are not really clear.

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Taking a couple of Tylenol for headaches is different from someone who takes it every day. If you're using them at higher dosages for prolonged periods of time, it's important to share the information with your physician.

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Yes, a little bit of alcohol may be beneficial, but we also know that too much is dangerous. You can get liver disease, bad blood pressure, high levels of blood fats ? and that doesn't count car accidents and other drinking problems.

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