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Alcohol Reality Check with Gill Tietz

The Sober Mom Life

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Effects of Heavy Drinking on Blood Vessels and Aging

Heavy drinking constricts blood vessels, with arteries being able to handle the most pressure, capillaries the least. Constant high blood pressure from alcohol can cause capillaries to burst, leading to facial redness and a puffy, dry appearance. Twin studies show significant differences in aging between twins, with one not drinking and the other consuming alcohol.

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