EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL IN THE BODY

You won’t necessarily feel alcohol’s impact on your body right away, but it starts from the
moment you take your first sip. Many people assume the occasional beer or glass of wine at
mealtimes or special occasions doesn’t pose much cause for concern. But drinking any amount
of alcohol can potentially lead to unwanted health consequences. Alcohol can affect your heart,
body, brain, and emotional health.

Chronic drinking can affect your heart and lungs, raising your risk of developing heart-
related health issues. Circulatory system complications include:
-high blood pressure
-irregular heartbeat
-difficulty pumping blood through the body
-stroke
-heart attack
-heart disease
-heart failure

Evidence suggests that even drinking within recommended limits may increase a
person’s overall risk of death from various causes, such as from several types of cancer and
certain forms of cardiovascular disease. 

It is very important to avoid alcohol drinks so that your body will stay healthy and away
from harmful diseases. "Healthy living" to most people means both physical and mental health
are in balance or functioning well together.
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