Alcohol + Your Heart: Learn How Much is Too Much

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CholesterolNetwork.com	August 25, 2008

Alcohol Consumption and Heart Disease Prevention How Much is Enough? Do you have a glass of wine each night with dinner with the hope that it could potentially cure your heart disease? Read Dr. Weinrauch's latest post to learn whether alcohol's risks (weight gain, liver problems) outweigh its cardiovascular benefits.  Top News Gastric bypass surgery reverses metabolic syndrome Prostate cancer risk increased in obese men: study FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link Lawmakers question Vytorin cancer risk data Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Won't Cause Cancer Question of the Week How to Lower Plaque Build-up This week's question comes in from Community Member, Cecil. She would like to know how to "clean" plaque out of her arteries to increase blood flow and eliminate potential clotting. What have you tried besides medication? Read on to learn Expert Lisa's suggestions.

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