The researchers focused on who developed _ and died from _ stroke and different forms of heart disease. There's variation from country to country as to how many grams of alcohol are generally found in a standard drink. In Britain, that's about six pints of beer a week. That may partly reflect that alcohol can elevate blood pressure and alter cholesterol levels, the researchers said.Notably, the heavier drinkers were less likely to have a heart attack. And the study didn't account for any changes in their drinking habits.At O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub, a watering hole in lower Manhattan, one patron shrugged off the study and its recommendation.

Source: Economic Times April 14, 2018 03:33 UTC