Cheers to a strong heart

LONDON: Moderate drinking slashes the risk of a heart attack or stroke, a study shows.

Research from 1.9 million men and women revealed those who drank moderately – within 14 units of alcohol a week – were found to be less at risk of common heart problems than teetotallers.

This is equivalent to no more than a small glass of wine each night, a pint of very weak beer or two measures of spirits.

But adults who exceeded this greatly increased their risk of heart problems.

Cambridge University researchers believe moderate amounts of alcohol might boost levels of good cholesterol in the blood. This could help protect against certain types of heart disease, including heart attacks, strokes, angina, severe chest pain and heart failure.

However, the scientists urged adults not to start drinking to try to protect their hearts – they should take up exercise instead. – Daily Mail