(WJET/WFXP) — Holiday celebrations any time of the year are always sure to be filled with good times and usually plenty of drinks, but how does drinking affect your body from the moment you have your ...

Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the short term, a small amount of alcohol may not affect your blood pressure, but a large amount can raise ...

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology issued their first new set of guidelines to help minimize hypertension since 2017. The new guidelines used by clinicians ...

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

While research on alcohol is evolving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. If you have obesity and high blood pressure, you may ...