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Drinking one small glass of wine a day is linked to heart problems, study finds – Business Insider Australia

US health officials recommend that men drink no more than two drinks a day and women drink no more than one drink a day to avoid the dangerous side effects of long-term…

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  • A new study found that drinking the equivalent of a small glass of wine or beer a day was linked to an increased risk of heart problems down the line.
  • The large study on alcohol consumption and atrial fibrillation found that people who consumed one drink a day on average were 16% more likely than those who did not drink to develop the condition, which is characterised by an irregular heartbeat.
  • Those who develop atrial fibrillation have a higher risk of strokes and heart failure.
  • While the findings…

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