Choosing heart-healthy habits is especially important given that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and in the United States.
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"Understanding this connection empowers us to make intentional, healthier choices," Dr. Tadwalkar says.
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The shaky science pointing to the idea that a glass of red wine daily is good for the heart is simply untrue and based on incomplete research.
A 2023 review and meta-analysis linked wine consumption to poorer heart health. In a large 2024 study of more than 697,000 people, women who said they had a moderate alcohol intake were nearly 30% more likely to develop heart disease than their peers who reported low intake.
The last part about mental health may also surprise people, who may pour a glass of wine after work to decompress.
However, cardiologists warn you might experience the opposite effect. "Alcohol has a depressant effect on the central nervous system, initially creating a sense of relaxation," Dr. Sahni says. "However, this is often short-lived, and alcohol can ultimately disrupt sleep and worsen anxiety, ultimately hindering stress reduction."
How Much Alcohol Is Safe?
The answer to this is controversial. Currently, guidance in the U.S. defines moderate alcohol consumption as one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. If you're drinking wine, that's 5 ounces. However, cardiologists say even that's too much.
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A daily after-work glass of wine may be out if you want to follow the advice of cardiologists (and protect your ticker in the process). However, there are plenty of other ways to unwind after work, and many of them offer heart-healthy perks.
Dr. Sahni likes the 4-7-8 breathing technique.
Physical activity and mindfulness to relieve stress can also improve heart health. That's why the American Heart Association recommends logging at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week.
"Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats, like those in nuts, seeds and fish, provides nutrients your heart needs to thrive," Dr. Tadwalkar says. "Limiting processed foods and added sugars also reduces inflammation and the risk of heart disease."
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Sources:
Heart Attack and Stroke Statistics. American Heart Association.
Dr. Rigved Tadwalkar, MD, a board-certified consultative cardiologist and medical director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Providence Saint John’s Health CenterDr. Sheila Sahni, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical CenterDr. Karishma Patwa, MD, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology in NYC and contributor to labfinder.com
Association between Wine Consumption with Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients.
American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults and Kids. American Heart Association.
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