114. Even one drink a day can be bad for your heart and your health
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
For decades, we have heard the suggestion that a glass of wine each night is good for our heart, and our health. Recently, studies have called into question that assumption, showing that it was based on flawed research studies. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that having even one alcoholic drink a day can negatively impact your health. English researchers found that while wine drinkers do have a decreased risk of coronary artery disease, they have a higher overall risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
