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Alcohol increases the amount of white blood cells you need to fight off sickness
Drinking alcohol soon after surgery is discouraged because alcohol thins the blood (which is good for the heart and circulatory system) but increases the chances of bleeding.
It increases blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
Basically, drinking alcohol influences a persons blood alcohol level. Also drinking water decreases it.
Drinking alcohol (beer, wine and liquor) regularly and in moderation improves cardiovascular health and increases longevity in many ways. For example, alcohol improves blood lipid profile. It increases HDL ("good") cholesterol, decreases LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and improves cholesterol (both HDL and LDL) particle size. Alcohol decreases thrombosis (blood clotting). It reduces platelet aggregation, reduces fibrinogen (a blood clotter), and increases fibrinolysis (the process by which clots dissolve). Alcohol also reduces coronary artery spasm in response to increases coronary blood flow, and reduces blood pressure. (From "Alcohol: Problems and Solutions" website.)
Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels. Having more than three drinks in one sitting temporarily increases your blood pressure, but repeated binge drinking can lead to long-term increases.
Keep in mind that alcohol contains calories and may contribute to unwanted weight gain - a risk factor for high blood pressure. Also, alcohol can interfere with the effectiveness and increase the side effects of some blood pressure medications.
Drinking Alcohol could do it...
Alcohol acts as a vasodilator, increasing the diameter of blood vessels.
Yes, it does because alcohol is alcohol anyway you put it.
High blood pressure increases risk of heart disease and stroke. Here are the risk factors, obesity, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, and family history.
No. Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels. Having more than three drinks in one sitting temporarily increases your blood pressure, but repeated binge drinking can lead to long-term increases. Keep in mind that alcohol contains calories and may contribute to unwanted weight gain - a risk factor for high blood pressure. Also, alcohol can interfere with the effectiveness and increase the side effects of some blood pressure medications. ~Mayo Clinic