FeaturedPsychology·July 22, 2020·4 min readSweet Coolers a Gateway to Increased Alcohol ConsumptionAlcoholic coolers that contain 10% alcohol and 25% high-fructose corn syrup increase the risk of problem drinking, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2015·4 min readModerate Drinking May Reduce Risk of Death in Early Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports on drinking moderate amounts of alcohol daily can prolong lifespan in people with early stage Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 29, 2020·5 min readWine glass size may influence how much you drink in restaurantsRestaurants serving wine in 370ml glasses, rather than 300ml glasses, sold more wine. However, they tended to sell less when 250ml glasses were used. The same effect was not seen in bars.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 27, 2022·4 min readReducing Alcohol Consumption by Working OutBoth aerobic exercise and yoga reduce the desire to consume alcohol, a new study reports. Researchers found after one session of aerobic exercise people showed reduced cravings for alcohol, lower levels of stress, and improvements in mood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 3, 2019·5 min readAlcohol-induced brain damage continues after alcohol is stoppedContrary to popular belief that brain changes begin to normalize immediately after ceasing alcohol consumption, a new study reveals damage to the brain continues during the first weeks of abstinence.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 8, 2019·2 min readWhy drinking alcohol causes the munchiesA shared brain network may explain why high alcohol consumption and junk food cravings go hand in hand.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2020·4 min readBinge drinkers beware, Drunkorexia is callingOne in three women between the ages of 18 and 24 report saving their calories for binge drinking episodes. Researchers say the behavior can contribute to what they call "drunkorexia," characterized by disordered patterns of eating to offset the negative effects of excess alcohol consumption, such as weight gain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 4, 2018·4 min readLetting Kids Taste Alcohol May Lead to Drinking Problems in Late AdolescenceResearchers report allowing children to taste alcohol may lead to an increased risk of developing drinking problems during late adolescence.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 28, 2019·4 min readIs Alcohol Consumption More Helpful Than Harmful? It Depends on Your AgeResearchers report younger people are more likely to die from alcohol consumption, where as older people are more likely to see health benefits from moderate drinking.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 29, 2022·4 min readMood Influences Alcohol Craving Differently in Men and WomenA person's mood in addition to alcohol-related cues contributes to cravings for alcohol in opposite ways in men and women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 14, 2022·5 min readModerate Drinking Linked to Brain Changes and Cognitive DeclineConsuming seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with increased iron levels in the brain. Higher levels of iron in the brain is linked to increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders and alcohol-related cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 6, 2016·4 min readPinpointing the Neurons That Tell the Brain When to Stop DrinkingA new study reports it may be possible to influence alcohol drinking behavior by activating specific neurons.Read More