Monthly Archives: February 2022

Hypertension: How just 1 alcohol drink a day may affect blood pressure

Such high blood pressure often presents no symptoms initially but can cause serious health problems if untreated. As alcohol consumption increases, these numbers escalate; for example, drinking 48 grams daily may raise systolic pressure by approximately 4.9 mm Hg and diastolic pressure by about 3.1 mm Hg. While occasional moderate drinking may not pose a […]