THE GREATEST ENEMY OF THE HEART

The heart is a very important part of the body. It is mainly responsible for pumping blood into the body. It needs to be taken very good care of because without the heart, the body ceases to function.

There are many habits we as individuals have that put the heart at risk of many heart diseases. The greatest of all is the habit of alcohol consumption.

Alcohol is the ingredient found in wine, beer, and spirits that causes drunkenness.

According to a new study published in The Lancet, global alcohol consumption is continuously increasing. Total annual alcohol consumption has increased by 70% from 21 billion liters in 1990 to 35.7 billion liters in 2017. Low and middle-income countries are leading the trend, with considerable increases seen in Vietnam, India, and China. As a result of this.

Alcoholic drinks have become a favorite of many across the globe. It is served at many functions, in bars, restaurants, and even in the homes of many.

Some studies have linked moderate alcohol use to a lower risk of heart disease over the years. Most people will find these findings reassuring, but they are not a suggestion to begin drinking for health reasons.

Alcohol can be very detrimental to health. It is the greatest enemy of the heart. That is why the Pro-health foundation, as an organization, has decided to take it upon ourselves to advertise and create awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption on the heart.

Alcohol consumption increases an individual’s risk of getting heart disease like high blood pressure, a condition in which the blood’s push against the artery walls becomes excessive. Irregular heartbeat. This is also a condition where the heart is out of its regular rhythm. Weakened heart muscles, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. These diseases are among the many causes of death in our society today.

It is therefore advisable to totally put away the consumption of alcohol if one wants to have a healthy heart and stay alive.