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EP 584: Reader Question - Is red wine good for your heart?

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The Negative Effects of Alcohol on the Heart

Alcohol weakens the heart muscle so that it sags and stretches, making it much harder to contract effectively. Binge drinking increases your chance of having a stroke by 39%. Drinking alcohol can elevate your blood pressure,. cause hypertension, which is dangerous, and causes heart disease. The negative and often disastrous effects of alcohol in the heart are well documented.

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