Unlike smoking where the government can simply say it is bad for you, the message for alcohol has to be much more nuanced as there is no evidence that drinking within recommended levels is harmful and some research has even suggested it may be beneficial to health.

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The ban, which in actuality is little more than a cap (the truth of the matter is that no-one is banned from drinking unlimited amounts of soda, they just have to order two or more drinks), continues to face considerable opposition.

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Following a heart-healthy diet also means drinking alcohol only in moderation no more than two drinks a day for men, and one a day for women.

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What was dubbed as a two-hour primer turned out to be more than three hours of fascinating San Francisco drinking history and hands-on cocktail making from scratch with no mixes in sight.

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