Is a glass of wine a day good for your heart, or does it raise your risk of cancer? Does drinking beer lower your blood pressure, or raise it? Is it healthier to drink in moderation, or not at all? And where is the line between "moderate" and "too much"? Of course, if you ...
HOW TO CONFRONT--AND HELP--AN ALCOHOLIC EMPLOYEE.Symonds, William C
It can be difficult living with an alcoholic or justifying their behaviour when many members of the public believe that addiction boils down to a matter of lack of willpower. However, science proves otherwise. We decide (and continue) to drink based on the following two factors; A desire ...
You may be an alcoholic if you identify with any of the following statements: Others have told me that I drink too much. Drinking causes problems at work or school. I have tried to stop drinking, but I can’t. I feel cravings or withdrawal symptoms when I go too long without drinking...
What does this all mean? Knowing the alcohol content of wine can help you make better decisions about the wine you choose. It's important when deciding how much to drink and understanding how it will affect you. You should also understand the different wine bottle sizes (as well as liquor...
When Americans visit Europe for the first time, they usually find Germany more “foreign” than France because the German they see on signs and advertisements seems much more different from English than French does. Few realize that the English language is actually Germanic in its beginning and ...
Ahigh-functioning alcoholicis pretty much how it sounds. These problem drinkers can keep their careers or home lives together as they continue with their alcohol abuse. High-functioning alcoholics might be successful in business or pillars of the community, but they drink enough to have an alcohol...
So how much does it really cost to go to Disney World? Let’s break down your vacation cost by category. As an example, I will use 2 adults and 2 children, above the age of 3, to factor in the costs. Hotel and Resorts When it comes to choosing a hotel, there are about five di...
People in studies are prone to under-report how much they drink, rendering many findings unreliable. The Mystery of Alcohol and Carbs Still, sensibly enough, the first thing nearly all weight-loss plans require is that you stop drinking. (Not the notorious “Drinking Man’s Diet” of yore,...
Drink sake with a side glass of water (yawaragi-mizu) Drinking too much of any alcoholic beverage will cause you to consume a lot of calories. Also, if you eat snacks, you will be tempted to drink sake as well. By adding "yawaragi-mizu" to your diet, you can reduce the amount of...