New study suggests drinking white wine and eating more fruit could reduce risk of cardiac arrest ()
<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52822835%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3DJcjJExt0Y75" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p class="">New research suggests that drinking white wine and champagne could help reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.</p><p>Experts have found that thousands of cardiac arrests might be prevented by addressing health and lifestyle factors.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>The study revealed that higher consumption of champagne or white wine, eating more fruit, maintaining a positive mood and keeping a healthy weight appeared to protect against cardiac arrest.</p><p>Keeping blood pressure under control was also identified as a protective factor.</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Two glasses of white wine" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="87fa8bb6b3a6fab1b1bdb22861abb287" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="493a4" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/two-glasses-of-white-wine.jpg?id=60054846&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><p>Higher education levels appeared to be correlated with a lower risk of cardiac arrest, while poor sleep and insufficient exercise may increase the risk.</p><p>The latest study identified 56 risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest.</p><p>Researchers analysed data from 502,094 middle-to-older aged people in the UK Biobank.</p><p>Of these participants, 3,147 suffered sudden cardiac arrest during an average follow-up period of 13.8 years.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><p>The risk factors identified included lifestyle choices, socio-economic status, and environmental factors such as exposure to air pollution. </p><p>The authors concluded that between 40 and 63 per cent of sudden cardiac arrest cases may be preventable when considering all 56 risk factors.</p><p>Lifestyle interventions were found to account for the most significant burden, prompting researchers to call for increased public awareness campaigns.</p><p>Lead investigator Dr Huihuan Luo, from Fudan University in Shanghai, said: "The study found significant associations between various modifiable factors and sudden cardiac arrest, with lifestyle changes being the most impactful in preventing cases."</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-mostread"></div><p>One of the study's most surprising findings challenges long-held assumptions about alcohol and heart health.</p><p>In an accompanying editorial, Nicholas Grubic from the University of Toronto and Dakota Gustafson from Queen's University in Ontario highlighted this unexpected result.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>LATEST DEVELOPMENTS</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/bird-flu-warning-us-pandemic-health-new-virus" target="_self">Health experts issue US pandemic warning as new virus sweeps across ALL 50 states</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/dementia-warning-new-research-suggests-ignoring-changes-in-eye-health-increases-risk-of-disease" target="_self">Dementia warning: New research suggests ignoring changes in eye health increases risk of disease</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/how-to-live-longer-exercise-minutes" target="_self">The exact number of minutes to exercise every week to add up to 5 years to your life</a></li></ul><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Bowl of fruit" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="73d00b606e13da6b8c2f3aa816e21297" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="4fb14" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/bowl-of-fruit.jpg?id=51194810&width=980"/><p>They noted: "One of the study's most intriguing findings is the cardioprotective effect associated with Champagne and white wine consumption, questioning long-held assumptions about the specificity of red wine's cardioprotective properties.</p><p>"Research on the underlying mechanisms remains unclear, but these findings reinforce the idea that the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption may be more complex than previously assumed."</p><p>A cardiac arrest is an emergency medical situation that usually occurs without warning. Victims suddenly collapse, become unconscious, and stop breathing normally.</p><p>UK figures indicate that approximately 30,000 cardiac arrests occur annually outside hospital settings where emergency services attempt resuscitation. </p><p>Anyone witnessing a cardiac arrest should call 999 immediately. They should start CPR and ask bystanders to locate a defibrillator if one is available nearby.</p>
