- New research reveals that two lifestyle choices can benefit people who have experienced atrial fibrillation (AFib).
- Researchers in one study concluded that any amount of alcohol can increase the risk of an AFib reoccurrence.
- Researchers in another study say 3 hours or more of exercise a week can decrease the risk of an AFib repeat episode.
People who have experienced atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the past may want to consider giving up alcohol and taking up more aerobic activity to decrease their chances of a reoccurrence.
That’s according to two studies published this past week.
One study published today on alcohol use goes against the former belief that only excessive alcohol use increased risk of a repeat incident of AFib.
A study on exercise and AFib unveiled last week is the first of its kind to show that regular aerobic activities decreased the risk of an AFib incident.
Experts say that both studies can better inform medical professionals, as well as people with AFib, on lifestyle choices.
Source: healthline