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).
Optimal is 45-60 minutes per day. Alcohol â While alcohol in moderation may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, alcohol in excess can cause inflammation and raise blood pressure. In general, men should limit alcohol to 2 drinks per day or less and women to 1 per day or less. Those with inflammation may benefit from further reductions.