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WHICH ALCOHOL IS BEST FOR YOUR HEALTH? | According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no kind of alcohol is "safer" than others. That's because a standard 12-ounce beer has about the same amount of alcohol as one 5-ounce glass of wine or a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor. So how much you drink matters more than what you drink. However, if you're trying to watch your waistline and avoid excess weight gain from alcohol, some kinds of alcohol have more calories than others.
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WHICH ALCOHOL IS BEST FOR YOUR HEALTH? | According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no kind of alcohol is “safer” than others. That’s because a standard 12-ounce beer has about the same amount of alcohol as one 5-ounce glass of wine or a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor. So how much you drink matters more than what you drink. However, if you’re trying to watch your waistline and avoid excess weight gain from alcohol, some kinds of alcohol have more calories than others.
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Whether it’s beer, wine or liquor, alcohol can be a great way to relax with friends and family, enhance a meal, celebrate a special occasion and more. While it may be commonplace, there are still plenty of mysteries and misunderstandings surrounding alcohol. Here are answers to some of the most commonly searched-for questions related to alcohol and health.