A new study looked at the relationship between alcohol use and chronic pain. They found that alcohol use and alcohol withdrawal both had a correlation to the amount of chronic pain that someone experienced. This is a very … [Read more...]
Alcohol Use Among Senior Citizens
A study about alcohol usage and long term effects on health has revealed some interesting information. In addition to the other well known issues that can come about from moderate to excessive alcohol usage, there is a link between alcohol … [Read more...]
A Link Between Alcohol Abuse and Dementia?
Alcohol abuse can devastate a family. If you know or have known someone that has struggled with alcohol abuse, then it’s likely that you’ve experienced the pain and heartache that surrounds this disease. It doesn’t just impact the person … [Read more...]
Flavonoids Might Have a Positive Impact on Parkinson’s
Flavonoids have a reputation for helping to improve our immune systems. They are even known to help fight against some types of cancer. They are found in a wide variety of substances, most notably chocolate, red wine, celery, berries, red … [Read more...]
The Accumulative Impact of Drinking Alcohol
Over time, drinking alcohol with regularity can cause some serious health issues. As we age, the impact is compounded. Things that might not have been issues when we were younger can become serious health impairments. Regular alcohol use … [Read more...]
Can Alcohol Be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?
Reducing alcohol intake is one of those pieces of medical advice that is often thrown around, especially for those that might be overweight, have underlying health issues, or have had mental health problems in the past. And while this is … [Read more...]
The Long Term Impact of Alcohol Abuse
For those of us that weren’t fully convinced about the long term dangers of abusing alcohol before, a new study indicates that the danger of abusing alcohol over an extended period of time extends beyond the things that we typically think … [Read more...]
Even Moderate Drinking Impacts Brain Health
Even moderate amounts of alcohol can have a negative impact on brain health, science tells us. A new study out indicates that moderate drinking--more than three glass of wine per week or two pints of beer--over an extended amount of time … [Read more...]
New Alzheimer’s Study
An interesting new Alzheimer’s study that looked at alcohol consumption and Alzheimer’s disease found that moderate drinking reduced the risk of early death in those suffering from this disease. Drinking more than this, or drinking less … [Read more...]