Revealed: The health BENEFITS of drinking alcohol

So we all know that alcohol is bad for us.

But did you know it could be good for us too?

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Turns out that a few glasses of champagne a week could help keep dementure at bay.

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And red wine can raise your 'good' cholesterol.

Oh, and did you know that vodka can kill off bad breath?

Usual warnings about over-indulgence apply.

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