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Harms of alcohol in different age groups

Harms of alcohol in different age groups BMJ 2022; 378 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1979 (Published 10 August 2022)Cite this as: BMJ 2022;378:o1979 The BMJ August 10, 2022 Concern should be focused on older drinkers “Our message is simple: young people should not drink, but older people may benefit from drinking small amounts,”1 was the eye catching conclusion of a recent study from the […]

What are zero alcohol drinks?

What are zero alcohol drinks? Alcohol and Drug Foundation August 11, 2022 AUSTRALIA – ‘Zero alcohol drinks is essentially marketing terminology for ‘products mimicking alcohol, which can be defined as: A beverage containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) that features the branding of established alcohol companies, and/or is designed to imitate the flavour, […]

Harms of alcohol in different age groups

Harms of alcohol in different age groups BMJ 2022; 378 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1979 (Published 10 August 2022)Cite this as: BMJ 2022;378:o1979 The BMJ August 10, 2022 Concern should be focused on older drinkers “Our message is simple: young people should not drink, but older people may benefit from drinking small amounts,”1 was the eye catching conclusion of a recent study from the […]

Exceeding weekly alcohol recommendations linked to short chromosomes

Exceeding weekly alcohol recommendations linked to short chromosomes Regions of repetitive DNA sequence called telomeres cap our chromosomes, with shorter telomeres being linked to Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and heart disease Source: https://www.newscientist.com/ August 8, 2022 Consuming 17 or more units of alcohol a week, just beyond the UK’s recommended upper limit, has been linked with […]

The lies we tell ourselves about drinking

The lies we tell ourselves about drinking If that evening ‘stress-relieving’ glass of wine (or three) is now a daily fixture, it might be time for some sober truths Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ August 8, 2022 Apologies if you are reading this with a glass of something restorative in one hand, but last week, two new studies […]

Is alcohol a depressant? If so, what are the effects?

Is alcohol a depressant? If so, what are the effects? USA TODAY By Daryl Perry August 5, 2022 Although is a central nervous system depressant, which is a type of drug that slows down communication between the brain and the body. Whether you drink alcohol regularly or save it for special celebrations, it is a […]

NC: Could pandemic drinking come at a massive cost to public health?

NC: Could pandemic drinking come at a massive cost to public health? CBS TV 17 By Joedy McCreary August 3, 2022 RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — When the COVID-19 pandemic began, stocking up on liquor and drinking those lockdowns away turned into something of a macabre punchline. But it’s not funny anymore. From a public health […]