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I don't smoke, i drink beer occasionaly am i neerly to heart problem?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

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No: An occasional beer will not increase your risk for heart disease.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 3/14/2013

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Hard to say: Without a full review of your history, a thorough exam and a few tests it is silly to try to determine your real status. If an occasional beer gave people heart problems half the country would be in trouble.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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