(Image: Getty Images)This allowed the scientists to compare the risk of stroke in population groups with different alcohol intakes, but with other similar risk factors. They found that, among men, genetics that decreased alcohol intake also reduced blood pressure and stroke risk. They concluded that alcohol increases the risk of having a stroke by around a third (35%) for every four additional drinks consumed per day, compared to non-drinkers. Moderate drinkers, consuming one or two drinks per day, were at a 10% to 15% higher risk. "Even moderate alcohol consumption increases the chances of having a stroke.

Source: Daily Mirror April 06, 2019 05:27 UTC