Alcohol may cut risk of heart disease in men by a third

ALCOHOL may cut the risk of heart disease by almost a third in men, research suggested yesterday.

A study on people aged 29 to 69 found drinking could protect men from heart disease regardless of whether they drank beer, wine or spirits – although no significant effect was found in women.

The link between alcohol and heart health has been studied for some time, with many experts believing a moderate amount of alcohol can be beneficial.