Experts explain how Dry January can transform your health in 30 days. Learn about the benefits of taking an alcohol break and ...
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Your brain is one of the most energy-hungry organs in your body, relying on a ...
A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...
Anyone who’s ever noticed that they feel more relaxed or outgoing after having a drink or two has seen firsthand alcohol’s impact on the brain. But as you may have guessed, beyond the feel-good vibes, ...
Health experts caution against drinking too much, but alcohol is everywhere. Experts say the things that make us pour another ...
Up to 1% of global dementia cases could be due to excessive alcohol consumption.
Most people have witnessed otherwise intelligent people doing embarrassing or stupid things when they are intoxicated, but what specifically happens in the brain to cause such drunken actions? A new ...
New research has identified that neuroinflammation driven by microglia (immune cells in the brain) is a primary underlying ...
It’s a common piece of advice—drinking coffee sobers you up. We hate to break it to you but that’s bull. All you’ll be is a ...
Cannabidiol (CBD) could become a therapeutic tool to address some of the most frequent and disabling consequences of fetal ...
As to the accuracy of Utah’s alcohol-free campaign in conveying its brain-drain claims, PoVey at first says, “I don’t know if I should answer that.” He quickly adds he is OK with the “trash your kids’ ...
The reported health effects of drinking alcohol are varied, with clear deleterious effects of heavy drinking on the brain, liver, and other organ systems, and some suggestion of benefit at low levels ...