Nutritionists and doctors explain the risks and supposed benefits of alcohol: Abstaining is healthiest, but modest drinking doesn’t carry significant risk.
Research on alcohol suggests a sobering conclusion: Drinking alcohol in any amount carries a health risk. While the risk is low for moderate intake, the risk goes up as the amount you drink goes up. Many people drink alcohol as a personal preference, during social activities, or as a part of cultural and religious practices. People who choose not to drink make that choice for the same reasons. Knowing your personal risk based on your habits can help you make the best decision for you. The evidence for moderate alcohol use in healthy adults is s ...
Published health benefits of regular light-to-moderate alcohol consumption include lower myocardial infarction rates, reduced heart failure rates, reduced risk of ischemic stroke, lower risk for de...
Alcohol consumption has consequences for the health and well-being of those who drink and, by extension, the lives of those around them. The research reviewed here represents a wide spectrum of app...
The benefits of sobriety extend beyond the physical effects of alcohol. You take things less personally, and fun has a different meaning.
A better relationship with alcohol can have a positive affect on many areas of your life. Read about the benefits of cutting down or giving up alcohol.
Drinking alcohol in moderation can be good for your health, but you need to balance the risks and benefits.
Discover benefits of reducing alcohol like better sleep, higher energy, saved money, improved memory, and bolstered immunity for wellness.
SUMMARY Economic evaluation can be a valuable tool for assessing the efficiency and value of health care programs. To examine the literature on the economic evaluation of alcohol screening and brie...
If you're giving up alcohol for a month and are wondering what the benefits will be, we have outlined the positive changes you can expect to see.