Go easy on the alcohol

Having a drink now and then is perfectly fine, but make sure to limit alcohol to no more than one drink per day for women and one to two drinks per day for men, according to the Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines.Trusted Source

Having more than that could have a negative effect on your health. In case you’re curious, one drink is typically defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of hard liquor such as gin or vodka.

There are a few studies that suggest some alcohol could have health benefits, according to Harvard’s School of Public Health. However, more recent researchTrusted Source suggests no amount of alcohol is really “safe” to consume.” If you do drink, it’s best to do so in moderation.