Binge drinking was associated with increased atherosclerotic progression in an 11-year follow-up of middle-aged men, shows a Finnish population-based study.
Light and Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked to Good 'Cheer'
With the belief that it will lead to positive mood changes, many young adults are turning to high-risk drinking
With the belief that it will lead to positive mood changes, many young adults are turning to high-risk drinking
The prospective follow-up study was part of the FinDrink Study. The subjects were a population-based sample of more than 2,600 men living in eastern Finland and participating in the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study (KIHD). The follow-up time was between 11 to 20 years. Alcohol consumption was assessed using the Nordic alcohol consumption inventory. Incident strokes were ascertained through the FINMONICA stroke register, which is the Finnish part of the WHO MONICA (Multinational Monitoring of Trends and determinants in Cardiovascular Diseases), and from the Finnish national hospital discharge register and death certificate registers.
Excessive alcohol consumption has been associated with a wide range of medical conditions. Moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a lower risk of stroke than abstinence, whereas heavy alcohol consumption has been associated with an increased risk of stroke and stroke mortality. In addition to alcohol consumption, the most important risk factors for stroke are hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiac insufficiency, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, smoking, overweight, asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis and elevated levels of cholesterol.
Risk of Kidney Disease in Diabetics Could be Reduced Through Healthy Diet and Moderate Alcohol Consumption
A new study revealed that the risk and progression of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients could be reduced with the help of a healthy diet and drinking a moderate amount of alcohol.
A new study revealed that the risk and progression of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients could be reduced with the help of a healthy diet and drinking a moderate amount of alcohol.
Source-Eurekalert
Racial Differences Observed in Alcohol Consumption in Teen Girls
Racial differences is noted in the rates of alcohol use than the types of alcohol consumed
Racial differences is noted in the rates of alcohol use than the types of alcohol consumed
Maternal Alcohol Consumption Affects Fetus' Nervous System
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has negative effects on fetal central nervous system, says study.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has negative effects on fetal central nervous system, says study.
