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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

Could those who enjoy a stiff drink have better recovery from surgery?

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Older patients who consume alcohol regularly are more likely to report having a better quality of life before and after surgery compared to those who are teetotal, researchers have claimed.

According to a new study, people aged 60 and over who drink a “potentially unhealthy amount” of alcohol generally say their quality of life is better after an operation compared to those who drink low amounts or no alcohol at all.

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