Byline: Jenny Hope Medical CorrespondentDaily Mail (London)
During the last decade, alcohol binge drinking (BD) has become an increasing health and social concern, particularly among adolescents. It is characterized by the ingestion of large quantities of alcohol in short intervals of time, with the goal of achieving alcohol intoxication for leisure purposes...
The researchers also found that the alcohol-triggered changes in the two genes of binge and heavy drinkers were associated with a greater craving for alcohol. "This may help explain why alcoholism is such a powerful addiction, and may one day contribute to new ways to treat alcoholism ...
Cohort effects of women's mid‐life binge drinking and alcohol use disorder symptoms in the United States: Impacts of changes in timing of parenthood Background and Aims Alcohol use is increasing among women in mid‐life concurrently with societal changes in timing of parenthood and changing cultur...
One drink is defined as:* 12 ounces (one bottle/can) of beer or wine cooler 5 ounces (one glass) of wine 1.5 ounces (one shot) of 80-proof distilled spirits *Source: NIAAA Read More Alcohol and the Brain: In the Long Run Long-term drinking can leave permanent damage, causing the...
or other women close to you. It seems that wherever you go, there are people who are trying to exercise just to lose weight. Well, the truth is that it is only one of the hundreds of benefits that being physically active can get to your body. However, there are other advantages that...
Research and prevention efforts commonly assume that binge drinking reflects a lack of knowledge about its harmful effects. This implies that people consciously decide to consume large amounts. Another possibility is that each drink presents its own low-stakes decision: whether to have one (or one...
Heavy alcohol use is binge drinking at least 5 or more times in the past month. That means 5 or more standard drinks within a few hours for men and 4 for women. A standard drink is about one 12-ounce beer, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or one 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor. ...
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as five or more drinks for men or four or more for women at a time. Heavy alcohol consumption is defined as more than four drinks on any day or 14 drinks per week for men or more than three per day or seven...
To be clear, we're not just talking about binge- or heavy drinking; a drink or two that is too close to bedtime can have a significant effect on your sleep. Here are four ways that alcohol influences your sleep quality. 1. Alcohol disrupts REM sleep ...