Alcohol doubles your risk of a Stroke

Stroke is the number 3 killer and leading cause of long term major disability in the United States. The risk of a stroke seems to double in an hour after consuming one drink, whether beer, wine or hard liquor. The impact of alcohol on your chance of a stroke depends on how much and how often you drink. Just after drinking your blood pressure rises and blood platelets become stickier, which may increase the risk of a blood clot. High intakes can be associated with serious effects and may increase blood pressure, obesity, stroke and even breast cancer. The American Heart Association recommends if you do drink to do so in moderation. No more than two drinks for men and one drink per day for women.