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One drink a day raises the risk of an abnormal heart rate, finds study – The Independent
Researchers examined the drinking habits and heart health of 108,000 people over 14 years
It might feel like the perfect way to wind down of an evening, but just one drink a day can raise the risk of an irregular heartbeat, a study has shown.
According to a report in the European Heart Journal, people who consumed as little as 12g of ethanol a day equivalent to a 120ml glass of wine, 330ml beer, or 40mls of spirits were 16 per cent more likely than teetotallers to develop atrial fibrillation.
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