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Even at relatively low levels of alcohol consumption, either increasing or decreasing the amount one drinks has significant effects on blood pressure in both men and women, a Japanese study shows.

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Drinking alcohol is bad in many ways; raising a glass can raise your risks of various health problems, such as accidental injuries, liver diseases, high blood pressure, and several types of cancers.