Category Archives: Health

New Study: Young People Should Not Drink, But Alcohol May Benefit Older People

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

At least the scientists who authored the report knew its principal recommendation — that young people, and especially men,  aged 15-39 should be encouraged not to drink — was probably not going to be accepted.  But that didn’t stop them … Continue reading →

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Beer, Spirits May Drive Weight Gain, While White Wine May Strengthen Bones

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Drinking beer and spirits is linked to elevated levels of visceral fat – the harmful type of fat that is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and other health complications – whereas drinking wine shows no … Continue reading →

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Drinking Wine with Meals Associated with Lower Diabetes Risk

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Consuming alcohol, and in particular red wine, with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without food, according to a new study . The potential benefit of moderate drinking — 1 … Continue reading →

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One More Drink a Day Linked with Reduced Brain Size

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol consumption even at levels most would consider modest—a few beers or glasses of wine a week—may carry risks to the brain. That’s according to an analysis of data from more than 36,000 adults, led by a team from the … Continue reading →

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Health, Wellness Trend to Impact Super Bowl Parties This Year: NielsenIQ

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Roughly two years into the pandemic, shoppers have developed a variety of new product preferences with underlying notions of boosting health and wellness, with 61% of Americans saying physical and mental wellness will become more of a priority over the … Continue reading →

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Link Between Epilepsy, Alcohol Consumption Uncertain

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Various studies have focused on how alcohol consumption leads to provoked epilepsy seizures, commonly occurring due to alcohol withdrawal, or heavy alcohol intoxication. However, very few of these studies focus on the link between alcohol consumption and unprovoked seizures. One … Continue reading →

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