The following link is a thorough overview of Atherosclerosis and the complications thereof.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHE1ig4k64M
Studies have shown that there is a correlation between binge drinking and higher risk factor for atherosclerosis. Common sense says, the more you drink, the worse your condition gets. However, there are preventative measures that include the following, from a University of Maryland Medical Center article: "lowering blood pressure and LDL ("bad") choloesterol levels, eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, quitting smoking, losing weight, and getting more exercise can prevent atherosclerosis."
Drinking, like all things, is bad in high quantities. It's good to have a good time, but do so with moderation!
-Love the Crash Dummies
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