Alcohol
Analyzing the world’s most institutionalized drug, known for unmatched social benefits and devastating biological costs.
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The detrimental effects of alcohol consumption on mental and physical health according to a doctor
Doctor F.H. told me: I drank small amounts of alcohol daily for six months and I saw what it does:…
Refusing alcohol often requires justification in social settings
In France, individuals who refuse alcohol, whether for health reasons, pregnancy, or religious beliefs, often feel pressured to explain their…
Non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase longevity
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase the likelihood…
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Alcohol consumption may affect future generations even before conception
New research suggests that alcohol consumption can impact the health of future generations, even before they are conceived. The study…
Sleep deprivation impairs driving more than legal alcohol limits
A study comparing sleep deprivation and alcohol on driving performance found that 24 hours of wakefulness impairs drivers more than being slightly above the legal alcohol limit. Sleep deprivation leads to slower reaction times, reduced lane control, and attention lapses. Coffee fails to improve driving performance, and drivers tend to underestimate their level of impairment.
Five familiar habits can add a decade of disease-free life after 50
Sticking with five well-known behaviors, eating a plant-rich diet, exercising regularly, keeping weight in the healthy range, limiting alcohol and…
Chronic alcohol use disrupts sleep, contributing to dependence and relapse risk
Chronic alcohol use creates long-lasting changes in sleep architecture that persist even after abstinence. Alcohol initially reduces sleep latency and enhances slow-wave sleep, but later disrupts sleep quality. These sleep disturbances, especially insomnia and REM sleep abnormalities, significantly increase relapse risk in alcohol dependence. Treating sleep disorders may improve recovery outcomes.
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Alcohol’s hidden toll: a leading cause of everyday violence
Alcohol plays a central yet under-recognised role in everyday violence across French society – within families, public spaces, and intimate…
Hangover injections in Dubai
Private healthcare companies are offering ‘magic cures’ hangover injections for £100 to £300 in Dubai.