That nightly glass (or more) of wine many people rely on to relax at the end of the day is getting new scrutiny from health experts — especially if you're a woman.
No amount of alcohol is protective against heart disease, a recent study confirmed.
It's true that when you group people by how much they drink, those who imbibe light to moderate amounts of alcohol appear to have lower rates of heart disease compared to others.
But those same light-to-moderate drinkers also tend to have healthier behaviors. When researchers adjusted for those factors, any protective associations with alcohol pretty much disappeared.
If you can't give up alcohol, you might see health benefits just from cutting down on your drinking. Tap the link to discover how much alcohol a day comes with only a modest cardiovascular risk. |
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