Moderate alcohol consumption linked with high blood pressure: Study

Mar 11, 2019, at 06:54 pm

Washington, Mar 11 (IBNS): A study of more than 17,000 U.S. adults shows that moderate alcohol consumption—seven to 13 drinks per week—substantially raises one’s risk of high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session.  

Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure: Study

Dec 29, 2018, at 04:27 pm

New York, Dec 29 (IBNS): A new study suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed with heart failure can continue to drink moderate amounts of alcohol without worsening their condition.

For white middle class, moderate drinking is linked to cognitive health in old age, finds study

Aug 05, 2017, at 02:09 am

London, Aug 4 (IBNS): Older adults who consume alcohol moderately on a regular basis are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers, according to a University of California San Diego School of Medicine-led study.