Practical info for the smarter drinker
You hear about it every once in a while — a college kid partied too hard during rush week or a holiday office party got out of hand — but alcohol poisoning is no laughing matter. A consequence of drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time, alcohol poisoning affects your breathing, …
Living with diabetes is often about knowledge and learning to indulge in moderation. According to the American Diabetes Association, research shows that there are actually some health benefits for diabetics who occasionally enjoy alcoholic beverages, such as a reduced risk for heart disease. As with anything, be sure to check with your doctor before partaking. If …
We’ve all been there—a chilly Saturday in November, drinking to keep warm before the big football game. Or maybe it’s a sweltering hot evening in mid-July, and nothing sounds better than cooling off with a nice cold beer (or six). The truth is, while drinking in moderation is typically always okay, drinking in extreme temperatures …
Take the Night off, Brain – I’ve Got Liquor The night starts off well enough. You’re with your friends, enjoying a few drinks, everyone is laughing and talking and having a great time. After a while, though, you begin noticing changes. You’re slower, more lethargic, and strangely sleepy. It feels as though your mind is …
Alcohol’s effects on blood pressure may seem intuitive: too much alcohol is bad, and high blood pressure is bad … so alcohol must cause high blood pressure. That seems reasonable, right? Well, yes and no. Like with most things, it all depends on many factors beyond the alcohol itself, including your age, how much you …