Study: Regular drinkers exercise more

By ABC7
September 1, 2009 Researchers found that people who are heavier drinkers also were more likely to exercise than light drinkers and to exercise for a longer period of time.

It's believed some drinkers may use exercise to burn the calories from the alcohol; others may drink and exercise for the thrill.

Learn more about this study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.

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