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Alcohol

Binge Drinking Increases Heart Attack Risk 73%

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on September 30, 2011

“Heavy” Drinking Increases Risk After Heart Attack Even moderately heavy drinking is bad after myocardial infarction By Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Updated July 04, 2007 Several studies have indicated that light usage of alcohol (one or two drinks per day) may help protect against cardiac disease. However, because alcohol causes so many medical problems, and [...]

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Risk Reduction for Heart Disease 30%-50%: Alcohol Consumption

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on October 12, 2010

Alcohol May Reduce Men’s Heart Risk Study Shows Moderate Drinking Cuts Risk of Heart Disease in Men by 51% By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health News Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD Nov. 18, 2009 — Regular consumption of alcohol — beer, wine, or hard liquor — reduces the risk of heart disease in men by a [...]

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