Daily drink thins the blood but raises risk of bleeding-type strokes. By staff writer staff writer, 14-Oct-2005. A daily glass of alcohol can prevent heart disease by thinning the blood, but moderate drinkers may also raise the risk of bleeding-type strokes, confirm researchers. A potential mediator of these two contrasting effects of alcohol may be platelet function.
What reforms did Napoleon introduce? A: Napoleon Bonaparte's biggest reform and influence was the Napoleonic Code. This code forbade privileges based on birth, gave the people freedom of religion... Full Answer >
Napoleon more and more saw himself as the Emperor of Europe, and not merely of France. He introduced many French laws and the metric system to the conquered areas of Europe, abolished serfdom and feudal dues. Yet at the same time, he put the interests of France first, and imposed heavy taxes and levies of men and equipment.