Alcohol & Health

Health Issues
Brief Interventions in Medical Emergency Rooms Can Reduce Alcohol-Related Injuries
Brief alcohol abuse interventions in emergency rooms decreased the likelihood of having an alcohol-related injury lated by 41% reports a review of the research literature in scientific medical journals.
Responsible Party Hosting Tips
Tips for responsible party hosting are provided for safe and enjoyable parties, including non-drinking alcoholic guests.
Brief Alcohol Abuse Interventions in Hospitals are Effective
Brief alcohol interventions in hospitals can reduce heavy consumption and are effective finds research study.
Women Can Cut Premature Death Risk in Half by Simple Lifestyle Changes
Women can reduce the risk of premature death over half by not smoking, eating a good diet including drinking alcohol in moderation, and keeping their weight down according to a study of 77,782 women who were tracked for 24 years.
Dying of Thirst
Abstinence from alcoholic beverages is a risk factor for poor health and death or mortality according to data from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the United Health Foundation's “ America's Health Rankings” reports Stanton Peele, Ph.D.
Does Alcohol Have Nutritional Value?
Alcoholic beverages have nutritional value with little or no fat carbohydrates (carbs), cholesterol, or sodium (salt). Alcoholic drinks tend to have fewer calories than non-alcoholic drinks.
Counseling by Phone Effective for Problem Drinkers
Telephone or phone counseling with doctors or health professionals is effective for problem drinkers or alcohol abusers.
Women Can Cut Heart Attack Risk Up to 92% by Doing Five Simple Things
Women can cut heart attack risk by eating a good diet, drinking alcohol in moderation, exercising, keeping the waist trimmer than hips, and not smoking tobacco. Heart attacks are a major killer of women.
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