Reasons Why Age and Alcohol Don't Mix
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Drinking increased during the pandemic, but older people may find it harder for their bodies to process the effects of alcohol as they age.
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Chart: How Alcohol Preference Varies With Age
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Why Alcohol Affects You More As You Age - HealthyWomen
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The Last Word: Is Alcohol Use at Any Level Actually Healthy?
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Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix
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