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 ...
11, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Binge and heavy drinking may trigger DNA changes that make your booze cravings worse, a new study says. "We found that people who drink heavily may be changing their DNA in a way that makes them crave alcohol even more," said senior study author Dipa...
First, most of the extant research on this topic has been performed in Anglosphere countries (e.g., the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada). So far, there has been limited researched in EU countries, whereas the European Commission has proposed to bring in mandatory health...
I never considered myself an "alcoholic" as I was never drinking every day. I'd only drink maybe once a week, when I felt a bit stressed. However, when I did drink, it'd always be to the point of getting drunk and frequently I'd end vomiting. It bothered me that I couldn't st...
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 ...
If people keep eating junk food and not exercising, the drug is not going to solve any problems, adds Dr. Luigi Fontana, professor of medicine and nutrition, and director of the healthy longevity research program at The University of Sydney in Australia. ...
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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. ...
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Yet few people crave green leafy vegetables, nuts, and seeds which are even better sources of magnesium. While chocolate offers many health benefits, don’t use that as an excuse to binge. The added sugar in your favorite chocolate bars can spark sugar cravings. ...