We all know drinking too much alcohol isn’t a good idea. When it comes to alcohol affecting the heart, you’ve likely heard different stories. It may even be that you’ve brushed off all that’s been said about alcohol and heart health, thinking a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away.
Though, there’s a popular belief that wine, a form of alcohol, is good for the heart.
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Overview
Coronary heart disease (sometimes known as ischemic heart disease or coronary artery disease) is a major cause of death worldwide. Coronary heart disease (CHD) develops when coronary arteries become too narrow. The condition causes blockages in the arteries that feed oxygen-rich blood to…