Down to Earth

Even moderate drinking kills

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daily even in small amounts can damage your heart. Eight of 100 people who consume just over one drink (10 g) a day are likely to develop atrial fibrillati­on, or a disturbanc­e in the heart rhythm, over a period of 10 years. Atrial fibrillati­on increases the risk of heart stroke. The study was conducted on 5,000 adults, in the age group of 40-60, for six years. Journal of the American Heart Associatio­n, September 14

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