When alcohol is consumed, it enters your bloodstream and acts as a depressant(抑制药),damaging eyesight, judgement and coordination(协调),slowing down reaction time and greatly increasing the risk of accidents. Even below the drink driving limit, driving will be affected. Alcohol may take a few...
Yes, absinthe is legal. Most countries lifted their absinthe bans by the early 2000s. If you live in the U.S., though, absinthe is only legal if it’s thujone-free. Is Absinthe Safe? Bottom line: Absinthe is safe when consumed in moderation. Don’t forget to dilute it with water, ...
3. The word "drink" can refer to a beverage, a serving of liquid, or the act of consuming alcohol. It can also be used to describe a party or gathering where alcohol is consumed.4. The phrase "drink someone's health" (especially used in British English) means to toast to...
Technically, the only truly safe level of drinking is not drinking at all. However, for many people this is not realistic, nor is this what most people want. TheNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism(NIAAA) defines “low-risk drinking” as no more than three drinks per day for...
Some of the best foods to eat before bed include cherries, bananas, kiwis, and almonds. Foods to avoid before bed include alcohol; caffeine; and fried, spicy, or acidic foods. Generally, the best practice is to have a small, easily digestible snack 2-3 hours before bedtime. Do you wake...
Most currently used definitions are based on a certain number of drinks consumed in a specific time period. Defining a "drink," however, also is difficult because alcoholic beverages can differ substantially in their alcohol content, even within the same beverage category (e.g., beer, wine, ...
The applied methodology was a logit model of sequential response (continuation ratio). The main results are as follows. It was found that being female is associated with a lesser chance of having consumed alcohol in the reference period, however, with a greater chance of consuming five or more...
A functioning alcoholic consumes far more alcohol than doctors recommend. Having a few glasses of wine every evening to relax may seem more sophisticated than binge-drinking beer at a bar. However, in terms of the amount of alcohol consumed, there is often little difference. Functional alcoholics...
The new year is a time many of us setgoals and resolutionswith regards to our health and our weight. It is also a time when “new year, new you” themed articles and books are released. As a nutritionist coaching client on healthy eating and weight loss, I’ve seen, too often, th...
“There is always some alcohol in his bloodstream,” biographer William Manchester attested, “and it reaches its peak late in the evening after he has had two or three Scotches, several glasses of Champagne, at least two brandies, and a highball.” To put a finer point to it, Churchill...