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·July 22, 2020·4 min read

Sweet Coolers a Gateway to Increased Alcohol Consumption

Alcoholic coolers that contain 10% alcohol and 25% high-fructose corn syrup increase the risk of problem drinking, a new study reports.

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·December 11, 2015·4 min read

Moderate Drinking May Reduce Risk of Death in Early Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports on drinking moderate amounts of alcohol daily can prolong lifespan in people with early stage Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 29, 2020·5 min read

Wine glass size may influence how much you drink in restaurants

Restaurants 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.

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·August 27, 2022·4 min read

Reducing Alcohol Consumption by Working Out

Both 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.

This image shows brain scans of the continued damage alcohol does to the brain

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·April 3, 2019·5 min read

Alcohol-induced brain damage continues after alcohol is stopped

Contrary 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.

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·April 8, 2019·2 min read

Why drinking alcohol causes the munchies

A shared brain network may explain why high alcohol consumption and junk food cravings go hand in hand.

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·May 15, 2020·4 min read

Binge drinkers beware, Drunkorexia is calling

One 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.

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·March 4, 2018·4 min read

Letting Kids Taste Alcohol May Lead to Drinking Problems in Late Adolescence

Researchers report allowing children to taste alcohol may lead to an increased risk of developing drinking problems during late adolescence.

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·February 28, 2019·4 min read

Is Alcohol Consumption More Helpful Than Harmful? It Depends on Your Age

Researchers 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.

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·August 29, 2022·4 min read

Mood Influences Alcohol Craving Differently in Men and Women

A person's mood in addition to alcohol-related cues contributes to cravings for alcohol in opposite ways in men and women.

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·July 14, 2022·5 min read

Moderate Drinking Linked to Brain Changes and Cognitive Decline

Consuming 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.