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Correlation checklist: does a daily glass of wine extend life?

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A wellness blog claims that people who drink one glass of wine a day live longer than non-drinkers, and urges you to drink wine for longevity.

Before believing it, list every reason wine intake and longevity could correlate without wine causing longevity.

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