Gender gap in alcohol drinking, dependence shrinks
Especially for women, heavy consumption tied to arterial stiffening, enlarged hearts. this article to news version (SOURCE: American Society of Hypertension, news release, May 14, 2008) WEDNESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- While research suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may have health benefits, heavy drinking increases blood pressure, stiffens blood vessels and causes more rigid heart muscles in men and enlarged hearts in women -- all risk factors for cardiovascular disease, a new study warns. Men who drink more than 21 units of alcohol per week and women who drink...
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