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 >
Franceâs Napoleon Bonaparte dies in exile on the island of St. Helena. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821) is considered one of history's greatest military leaders. As emperor of France, he conquered much of Europe and his influence was felt all over the world - even South Africa. In 1798, Napoleon conquered Ottoman-ruled Egypt in an attempt to strike at British trade routes to India.