Moderate drinking can reduce risks of Alzheimer's dementia and cognitive decline


	Moderate drinking can reduce risks of Alzheimer's dementia and cognitive decline

tabsey

12-31-2008 9:24 AM

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tabsey says:

Wonderful amber fluid. Drink too much and you can forget everything, drink in moderation and remember it forever. People often drink to forget.
Pair of ducks swimming around there.

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