Drink a glass of wine or beer occasionally, but beware larger amounts.

Adults who consume a glass of wine or beer with their meals report numerous health benefits, including better memory, fewer bacterial infections and even higher levels of estrogen. Unfortunately, what is good in small doses can be destructive in large quantities. More than two glasses of alcohol a day are probably not good for your health

Red wine, in particular, contains a polyphenol called resveratrol that scientists believe is particularly beneficial to heart health. Resveratrol improves the functioning of the blood vessels in the heart and moderates the “bad cholesterol” in the body

Are you pregnant and afraid to drink? It is normal for pregnant women to refrain from drinking alcohol. However, scientists say it is perfectly harmless to drink a glass of wine a day.