Category Archives: Sober living

Alcohol and Heart Disease: Is There a Link?

Consideration is given to the clinical presentation, pathological mechanisms, assessment, management and prognosis of each disorder, as well as the evidence of approaches to managing alcohol use disorders in this population. Other findings may include cool extremities with decreased pulses and generalized cachexia, muscle atrophy, and weakness due to chronic heart failure and/or the direct […]

Wine may be good for the heart, new study says, but experts arent convinced

For example, some people who are on cholesterol-lowering medicines may experience muscle aches when they drink alcohol. Because alcohol and cholesterol medicine both are processed through your liver, they are, in a sense, competing for clearance. So, it’s important to think about your overall health and talk to a healthcare provider about your personal risk […]