Health
Even moderate drinking may dull the aging brain
(HealthDay)—People who drink at even moderate levels may see some of their mental skills slip faster as they age, a new study suggests.
Jun 7, 2017
0
24
News tagged with moderate drinking
Health
Even moderate drinking linked to a decline in brain health, finds study
Alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels, is associated with increased risk of adverse brain outcomes and steeper decline in cognitive (mental) skills, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Jun 6, 2017
0
3411
Cardiology
Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of some—but not all—heart conditions
Moderate drinking is associated with a lower risk of several, but not all, cardiovascular diseases, finds a large study of UK adults published by The BMJ today.
Mar 23, 2017
0
71
Health
The effects of drinking on the aging brain
Wisdom and grace come with age, but so do mental slowing and increased risk for dementia. As the elderly population continues to grow, preserving brain health to maintain independence and quality of life into older age is ...
Feb 24, 2017
0
21
Health
Alcohol can be a risky guest at holiday parties
(HealthDay)—During the holiday season, gatherings and parties are a part of the festivities. Unfortunately, so are alcohol-related accidents and deaths.
Dec 12, 2016
0
1
Cardiology
Moderate alcohol intake may slow good cholesterol's decline
In a study of 80,000 healthy Chinese adults, moderate drinking was associated with slower declines in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol, over time, according to a preliminary study presented at the American ...
Nov 14, 2016
0
0
Health
Moderate drinking may not lengthen life, study suggests
(HealthDay)—Despite previous studies suggesting a bevy of health benefits, a new analysis challenges the idea that drinking alcohol in moderation might prolong your life.
Mar 22, 2016
0
44
Health
Is moderate drinking really good for you?
Many people believe a glass of wine with dinner will help them live longer and healthier—but the scientific evidence is shaky at best, according to a new research analysis. The findings, published in the March 2016 issue ...
Mar 22, 2016
2
178
Cardiology
Findings point to complexity of body's response to alcohol
A daily drink or two is good for you, studies have shown, but new findings introduce a caveat: a temporary increase in heart attack and stroke risk.
Mar 16, 2016
0
25
Health
The dangers and risks of binge drinking
Researchers estimate that each year 1,825 college students ages 18-24 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle collisions. About 20 percent of college students meet the criteria for an alcohol ...
Mar 14, 2016
0
2
