A major new study suggests it’s possible to avoid developing dementia – 5 ways to reduce your risk
A major new study suggests it’s possible to avoid developing dementia – 5 ways to reduce your risk Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/ July 17, 2019 Living a healthy lifestyle could help you reduce your risk of dementia, even if you have a genetic risk of the disease, a new study published in the peer-reviewed health journal JAMA […]
Female veterans with alcohol use disorder at increased risk for dementia
Female veterans with alcohol use disorder at increased risk for dementia Healio July 15, 2019 Older female veterans with alcohol use disorder were three times more likely to develop dementia than women without alcohol use disorder, according to study findings presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. Prior research has reported that alcohol use disorder […]
There’s a New Hidden Danger to Drinking Alcohol — and It Could Be Deadly
There’s a New Hidden Danger to Drinking Alcohol — and It Could Be Deadly Keep it shaken or stirred, but not poisoned. Inverse By Monica H. Swahn July 15, 2019 The news about the tragic deaths of several American tourists in the Dominican Republic in May 2019 has created an outcry and a media frenzy. As of […]
Alcohol consumption may increase sunburn risk, new study says
Alcohol consumption may increase sunburn risk, new study says Source: https://wpde.com/ by Caroline Balchunas July 16th 2019 Here’s another reason to lather on the sunscreen-a new study suggests there’s a link between alcohol consumption and skin cancer. It comes from a small study of healthy men in Germany. The research found the amount of UV […]
Do more degrees correlate with a bigger bar tab?
Do more degrees correlate with a bigger bar tab? Those with graduate degrees could be clinking glasses more. WFAA Author: Caitlin Mullen, Bizwomen contributor July 14, 2019 A recent data analysis reiterates that the amount you drop on alcohol tends to be tied to your education level. Visual Capitalist looked at data from the Bureau of […]
Turkey: Steep taxes fuel bootleg alcohol consumption in Turkey
Turkey: Steep taxes fuel bootleg alcohol consumption in Turkey Source: http://famagusta-gazette.com/ July 15, 2019 Rising government taxes on alcohol in Turkey in recent years have increased illegal production of alcoholic beverages, causing deaths among people who consume the toxic liquors despite health warnings and crackdowns. Officials suspect methyl alcohol poisoning was behind the deaths of seven people in […]
Scientists use ECSTASY to ‘cure alcoholics’: Four people give up heavy drinking after taking two doses of MDMA alongside psychotherapy in eight-week trial, study claims
Scientists use ECSTASY to ‘cure alcoholics’: Four people give up heavy drinking after taking two doses of MDMA alongside psychotherapy in eight-week trial, study claims Scientists from Imperial College London teamed up with mental health workers They trialled a combination of counselling with taking the recreational drug None of the four people were drinking harmfully […]
Alcohol and chefs: a real kitchen nightmare
Alcohol and chefs: a real kitchen nightmare Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ by Tim Adams 14 Jul 2019 I first talked to Craig Strippel back in the spring on the day before he was due to run in the London Marathon. Anyone who signs up for those 26 miles has a kind of reckless determination, but for Strippel, […]
Dubai: Tourists can now obtain a temporary liquor license to buy alcohol in Dubai
Dubai: Tourists can now obtain a temporary liquor license to buy alcohol in Dubai What’s On By Elise Kerr July 11, 2019 It is now possible for tourists on a visit visa to purchase alcohol from any registered retailer in Dubai. While previously, tourists were unable to buy alcohol anywhere, now there’s a quick and […]
United Kingdom: One drink could be one too many, research concludes
United Kingdom: One drink could be one too many, research concludes Driven July 12, 2019 A single drink could be enough to affect a driver’s safety on the road, experts have warned. Even low levels of drinking, such as one pint of beer or a large glass of wine considerably hamper a driver’s ability to […]