An Australian exclamation of surprise or bewilderment. Interchangeable with words such as Blimey or Struth. Made famous by our champion crocodile hugger, Steve Erwin. Crikey! What was that!.
Many believe that the main benefit of alcohol comes from its ability to raise HDL cholesterol levels (the âgoodâ type that helps sweep cholesterol deposits out of your arteries and protects against a heart attack).
Long-term alcohol use can also result in high blood pressure, which increases a personâs risk of heart disease. However, blood pressure can go back to normal within a few months after drinking stops if there is not much damage to the heart. Learn more about how alcohol can affect the heart.