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Having a drink before bed is something many people enjoy as a way to unwind or relax. Sharing a nightcap can also be a way for people to carry on an intimate conversation while winding down for the evening. IT seems innocuous and like a calming ritual, but is a drink or two actually bad for us before bed? - Drinking May Lead to Muscle Aches - When the body's blood alcohol level increases, it can lead...
November 11, 2022
A drink here or there seems like an innocent indulgence that can enliven the occasion. But drinking may affect the mind and body differently depending on age group. Studies - are showing that certain age groups can be at a higher risk for alcohol problems than others. And with everything from addiction to long-term memory loss, alcohol overuse impacts the body in multiple negative ways. Check out below...
April 26, 2021
The advice on drinking and health seems to be constantly in flux. You may have heard a glass of wine a day -keeps the doctor away. But is this information still valid? The most recent research has us asking, “Is it time to give up that nightly cocktail?” A recent study out of the University of Washington indicates that drinking -any- amount of alcohol may be harmful to our health. This advice is contradictory...
June 5, 2020
Giving up alcohol doesn't mean we have to quit enjoying our favorite flavors. In many cases, we can swap out spirited ingredients for non-alcoholic alternatives and create mocktails that taste just as great. Want to try it out? Substitute the following ideas with the suggested alternatives in those favorite beers or mixed drink recipes. Beer Alternatives - Beer -cocktails-, such as the Michelada, Summer...
February 24, 2020
In this second part of our two-part series on the effects of alcoholism, our editors cover additional health challenges, alcoholism and relationships, and more. Be sure to -check out part one- if you haven't already. We left off talking about the health problems that can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption. And, as you might imagine, there's more than we could cover in the first part, so that's...
January 16, 2020
In this two-part series, our editors explore the effects of alcoholism on health and on the lives of those with a disorder resulting in alcohol abuse. In this part, we cover risk factors, symptoms and emergent health effects. Find the link to the second part of the series at the bottom of this page. While many adults are capable of safely enjoying alcohol from time to time, others are far more susceptible...
January 14, 2020
Elective-sobriety is 2019’s hottest and healthiest trend. But what is it exactly? Basically speaking, elective-sobriety is a movement in which people, even those who don’t have issues with alcohol, elect to stay sober. Many are finding out that the payoff of not drinking is worth the minor changes in their social life. I-n 2019, health is on trend. And perhaps nothing prioritizes healthy living quite...
July 8, 2019
Heavy drinkers can add one more worry to their list of potential health concerns. Excessive alcohol use can cause permanent changes to our DNA. These changes can result in increased cancer risks (especially gastrointestinal and reproductive types), disordered immune function and numerous other illnesses. The genetic changes might even intensify alcohol cravings and a desire to binge drink, even triggering...
March 4, 2019
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