Researchers studied 1,373 men to determine the effect of long-term alcohol intake and type of alcoholic beverage consumed.
June 16/Amsterdam/Medical News -- Light to moderate alcohol consumption (half a glass of wine a day) lowers the risk of heart-related death, but it is not clear whether this protective effect depends on the specific type of alcoholic beverage.
In addition, not much is known about the effects of long-term alcohol intake on life expectancy. According to a study, drinking up to half a glass of wine a day may increase longevity by five years in men.