New Year's is on the way, with parties, food, and alcohol. I'm not here to throw a wet blanket on your celebrations, rather I want to make sure you're still around for many more parties to come! Before you head out for the party or a special dinner, please resolve to drink no more than half a serving of alcohol per day, which means only:

• 6 ounces of regular beer
• 2.5 ounces of wine
• 0.75 ounces of 80-proof liquor

Any kind of alcohol that you consume may change your levels of female hormones, and thus increase your risk of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer. Eighty percent of all cases of breast cancer are estrogen-fueled. Raising a full glass daily raises your risk. Read more to find out why -

• Less Alcohol Means Less Risk of Breast Cancer
• How To Resist Drinking at a Party
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