Cheers or Cheers-ious Consequences? How Older Couples’ Drinking Habits Affect Health

June 16, 2025

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Most research on alcohol consumption focuses on how an individual’s drinking habits affect their own health. However, new research from the University of Michigan suggests that a partner’s drinking habits may also influence health outcomes. In this research spotlight from the Institute for Social Research, lead author Angela Turkelson explores the relationship between couples’ drinking patterns and their health.

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