Light To Moderate Drinking And Socialization Are Jointly Good For Cardiovascular Health, Study Finds
Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 10:21
in Health & Medicine
While heavy drinking is associated with a greater risk of stroke, light-to-moderate drinking has been linked to a lesser risk of ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease. New findings show that social support may enhance the beneficial effects of light-to-moderate alcohol consumption on risk of cardiovascular disease.