Alcohol Intake Increases Risk Of Hypertension, High Blood Pressu...

Courtesy ScienceDaily Mon, 03/03/2008 - 23:00

The relationship between heavy drinking and hypertension is more significant than previously thought according to a new analysis of recent studies.

Individuals who drink on a regular basis have a systolic blood pressure around 7 mmHg higher than that of people who do not drink.

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