Study: 1 drink per day could increase stroke risk

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Saturday, April 6, 2019
Study: 1 drink per day could increase stroke risk
One alcoholic drink per day could increase your risk of suffering a stroke, according to a study by Chinese researchers

A new study suggests just one alcoholic drink a day could increase your risk of suffering a stroke.

Researchers in China found those who consume one to two drinks a day have an increased stroke risk of about 10 to 15 percent, compared with nondrinkers.

They tracked more than 500,000 people for a decade, recording their medical history and drinking habits.

The study contradicts the previous belief that a drink a day could actually be good for you.

Researchers said they were not able to draw any conclusions about alcohol and the risk of heart attacks.