Drinking Alcohol
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Excess alcohol hurts your heart:
People who drink more than 2 alcoholic The more you drink, the higher your risk.
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A little alcohol may help your heart: In middle-age and older adults, moderate drinking (1 drink per day) may actually help raise your “good” cholesterol, protecting your heart. But younger people who drink have a higher likelihood of dying
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Am I at Risk for High Blood Pressure?
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| Am I at Risk? | What are Risk Factors? | High Blood Pressure | in American Adults–> | Risk Factors You CAN Change |
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Drinking Alcohol | High Salt Diet |
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