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StrokeSense : Are You At Risk?Excessive Alcohol Consumption
People who have more than three drinks per day face a greater risk for both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Heavy alcohol consumption often leads to high blood pressure, a major cause of stroke. Drinking heavily also wreaks havoc on the body, impairing blood-cell functions and destroying platelets, cells that help the blood clot. However, drinking in moderation (one or two drinks per day) offers protection against stroke, according to several studies. ReferenceReynolds, K., et al. Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Stroke, Journal of the American Medical Association, 289(5):579-588; Feb. 5, 2003. Source of Material: RockHill Communications,
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