Atherosclerosis Prevention Tips For The Middle Aged Person

Don’t Drink An Excessive Amount Of Alcohol

The relationship between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease is a frequent subject of clinical studies. Light alcohol consumption of no more than two alcoholic drinks a day has been shown to have little-to-no effect on the development of most cardiovascular diseases. In fact, a 1998 study found light-to-moderate alcohol consumption can even slow or reverse the effects of atherosclerosis in some individuals. Heavy alcohol consumption including binge drinking, on the other hand, has been found to have a positive correlation with the development of atherosclerosis. Thus, individuals looking to mitigate their risk of developing atherosclerosis should avoid excessive alcohol consumption and absolutely avoid binge drinking.