How much drinking is too much drinking?
5 years, 1 month ago

How much drinking is too much drinking?

Firstpost  

The World Health Organization recommends no more than two drinks/units per day for adult men and one drink/unit per day for adult women of drinking age. Here is what experts said when asked, “how much drinking is too much?” Alcohol by volume The World Health Organization recommends no more than two drinks/units per day for adult men and one drink/unit per day for adult women of drinking age. Your total units consumed would be: 10 * 100/1000 = 1 The catch Even moderate alcohol consumption has entirely different effects on various organs. For more information, please read our article on Benefits and Side Effects of Alcohol _._ Health articles in Firstpost are written by myUpchar.com, India’s first and biggest resource for verified medical information.

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You don't need to give up booze this January - Try this alcohol expert's three simple rules for healthier drinking instead
5 days, 17 hours ago

You don't need to give up booze this January - Try this alcohol expert's three simple rules for healthier drinking instead

The Independent  

Dry January is in full swing, but it’s not for everyone. Three rules for drinking, from an alcohol expert Drinks must serve a purpose “A general rule of thumb is to never have a drink that doesn't serve a purpose,” says Professor Nutt. “Liver cirrhosis from alcohol is very unlikely if you drink within the current guidelines, so 14 units …

Is one drink per day safe? Check how much alcohol is linked to cancer, as per research
1 week, 4 days ago

Is one drink per day safe? Check how much alcohol is linked to cancer, as per research

Live Mint  

Alcohol consumption has been identified as one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, contributing significantly to cancer cases worldwide. Surgeon General’s Advisory, nearly 1 lakh cancer cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths occur annually in the United States due to alcohol use. For example, women who consume two drinks daily have a 15.3 per cent lifetime risk of developing breast …

Experts warn of the perils of 'high-intensity drinking' this party season
1 month ago

Experts warn of the perils of 'high-intensity drinking' this party season

Daily Mail  

Experts have identified a form of alcohol abuse more dangerous than binge drinking as Christmas approaches – and it's particularly common among the middle-aged. Experts say the dangerous drinking pattern is more common during the Christmas period and are urging Britons to limit the alcohol they consume in one night as festive parties come around. Experts have identified a form …

Holiday horrors: What is high-intensity drinking, considered more dangerous than binge-drinking?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Holiday horrors: What is high-intensity drinking, considered more dangerous than binge-drinking?

Firstpost  

The holiday season is kicking in and revellers tend to drink more than usual. While binge drinking is defined as having four or five drinks in a two-hour span, high-intensity drinking is defined as the consumption of at least eight or more drinks in a row by anyone. According to a report, published in the National Library of Medicine, high-intensity …

The truth about what happens if you drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week - and how much it shortens your life by (and it's shorter than you think)
4 months ago

The truth about what happens if you drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week - and how much it shortens your life by (and it's shorter than you think)

Daily Mail  

Perhaps it's a bottle of sauvignon blanc with dinner most evenings. 'Drinking in moderation and healthy eating are key,' says Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer The update, which saw Dame Sally branded a 'killjoy', reduced the limit for men from three to four units a day to 14 units spread over a week, advised everyone to have several …

How much alcohol can you drink a week and still be healthy?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

How much alcohol can you drink a week and still be healthy?

Live Mint  

Though more people are calling themselves sober-curious or are trying zero-proof replacements for alcohol, drinking is a regular part of social life for most of us. A U.S. federal dietary committee is currently evaluating alcohol consumption guidelines, which recommend that men consume no more than two drinks a day and, for women, no more than one. “At seven standard drinks …

If You Have More Than 1 Alcoholic Drink In A Day, We've Got Some Bad News
9 months, 2 weeks ago

If You Have More Than 1 Alcoholic Drink In A Day, We've Got Some Bad News

Huff Post  

Daniel de la Hoz via Getty Images Drinking more than one alcoholic beverage daily, on average, was linked to a heightened risk of coronary heart disease among women. In new research involving 432,265 people — roughly 243,000 men and 189,000 women between 18 and 65 — experts discovered that women who had on average more than one alcoholic drink daily …

'Wine moms' who drink just ONE glass a day are 45 percent more likely to get heart disease, according to major analysis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wine moms' who drink just ONE glass a day are 45 percent more likely to get heart disease, according to major analysis

Daily Mail  

Drinking is on the rise amongst women, as mommy bloggers show Mid-life women are at risk for heart disease if they're regular drinkers Drinking a large glass of wine every night can raise a woman's risk of deadly heart disease by 45 percent, a new study suggests. Men who have the equivalent of a glass of wine every night have …

One Alcoholic Drink per Day May Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease: Study
1 year, 7 months ago

One Alcoholic Drink per Day May Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease: Study

News 18  

According to a recent study, consuming light to moderate amounts of alcohol over the long term can reduce stress-related brain activity and, as a result, lessen the risk of developing heart disease. One drink per day for women and one to two drinks per day for males, according to research, is associated with decreased stress signaling in the brain. Lead …

'People under 40 face higher health risks from alcohol than older adults'
2 years, 6 months ago

'People under 40 face higher health risks from alcohol than older adults'

Firstpost  

A study has found that about 60 per cent of alcohol-related injuries occur among people between the age group of 15-39, including motor vehicle accidents, suicides, and homicides Washington: Young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults, according to a global study published in The Lancet journal on Friday. The study also suggests that adults aged …

Alcohol Consumption Poses More Threat to Heart Than Previously Thought: Study
2 years, 7 months ago

Alcohol Consumption Poses More Threat to Heart Than Previously Thought: Study

News 18  

Drinking alcohol is injurious to health, and yet many consider it safe if consumed moderately. Dr Bethany Wong of St. Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, said that if you do not drink alcohol, don’t start drinking. The study says that it is very difficult to ascertain the safe level of alcohol consumption. The study suggested that the pre-heart failure …

Daily glass of wine is not good for you, world heart experts say
2 years, 11 months ago

Daily glass of wine is not good for you, world heart experts say

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a new policy briefing, the organisation said it wanted to “challenge the widespread …

I tracked all the alcohol I drank for a month. Here's what I learned
3 years, 5 months ago

I tracked all the alcohol I drank for a month. Here's what I learned

ABC  

How many drinks do you have in a week? "We know that from quite low levels of consumption — particularly if it's regular drinking — the risk of common cancers starts to go up," she says. "Alcohol is a top-tier carcinogen … If you were drinking one drink every day, your risk of breast cancer and bowel cancer would go …

Cheers, Not: Consuming Even One Alcoholic Drink a Day Puts You at Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
3 years, 11 months ago

Cheers, Not: Consuming Even One Alcoholic Drink a Day Puts You at Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

News 18  

People who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats in an abnormal rhythm. The study published in the European Heart Journal found that compared to drinking no alcohol at all, just one alcoholic drink a day was linked to a 16 per cent increased risk of …

US Women Drank More During Pandemic, But Men Continued to be 'Biggest Drinkers'
4 years, 3 months ago

US Women Drank More During Pandemic, But Men Continued to be 'Biggest Drinkers'

News 18  

Alcohol consumption among women in the United States rose during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study published Tuesday. Researchers found that women drank about 5.4 days per month compared to their 2019 average of 4.6 days What’s more, women drank heavily on average 0.6 days a month during the pandemic compared to 0.4 before, according to the study …

Men should limit alcohol to 1 drink a day, experts say
4 years, 6 months ago

Men should limit alcohol to 1 drink a day, experts say

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — If you decide to have an alcoholic drink, limiting yourself to one a day is best — whether you’re a man or woman. That’s the new advice experts are recommending for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are scheduled to be updated later this year for the first time in five years. In a report released …

Men, like women, should limit alcohol to 1 drink a day, expert panel says
4 years, 6 months ago

Men, like women, should limit alcohol to 1 drink a day, expert panel says

LA Times  

If you decide to have an alcoholic drink, limiting yourself to one a day is best — whether you’re a man or a woman. In a report released Wednesday, a committee of experts noted there wasn’t adequate evidence to support different alcohol recommendations for men and women, and that research supports tightening the limit for men. “As a nation, our …

More Dutch people are sticking to one glass of wine a day
4 years, 10 months ago

More Dutch people are sticking to one glass of wine a day

Dutch News  

More people in the Netherlands are having no more than one alcoholic drink a day or are quitting alcohol altogether, new figures from the national statistics agency CBS show. ‘Every alcoholic drink does damage to the body,’ spokeswoman for the Trimbos addiction and mental health institute Karin Monshouwer told broadcaster Nos. Nevertheless, there is still much work to do, for …

More Dutch people are sticking to one glass of wine a day
4 years, 10 months ago

More Dutch people are sticking to one glass of wine a day

Dutch News  

More people in the Netherlands are having no more than one alcoholic drink a day or are quitting alcohol altogether, new figures from the national statistics agency CBS show. ‘Every alcoholic drink does damage to the body,’ spokeswoman for the Trimbos addiction and mental health institute Karin Monshouwer told broadcaster Nos. Nevertheless, there is still much work to do, for …

More Netherlands residents sticking to one glass of alcohol per day
4 years, 10 months ago

More Netherlands residents sticking to one glass of alcohol per day

NL Times  

More and more people in the Netherlands do not drink alcohol at all or at most one glass per day, thereby complying with the Health Council guideline on alcohol use. Last year 41 percent of adults said they do not drink alcohol or limit themselves to one glass a day, compared to 37 percent five years earlier. Two thirds of …

Nutritionist Lee Holmes reveals what a month without alcohol REALLY does for your health
5 years ago

Nutritionist Lee Holmes reveals what a month without alcohol REALLY does for your health

Daily Mail  

For years, countless drinkers have temporarily given up alcohol for one month as part of 'Dry January' after the overindulgence of the festive season. The Sydney cookbook author told Daily Mail Australia even short periods without alcohol will improve memory, mental clarity, energy levels and sleep quality, as well as promoting weight loss and reducing pressure on the liver. Australian …

Alcohol is detrimental to health
5 years, 2 months ago

Alcohol is detrimental to health

Deccan Chronicle  

While most people are aware that alcohol consumption is harmful to health, the truth is that there is a massive increase in the year-on-year consumption of alcohol. “About 20 to 30 per cent of cases for liver transplant have alcohol as the prime reason.” Alcohol also affects most other organs of the body. “It can cause alcoholic pancreatitis, alcoholic neuropathy, …

‘Alcohol Causes Significant Harm to Those Other Than the Drinker’
5 years, 6 months ago

‘Alcohol Causes Significant Harm to Those Other Than the Drinker’

The Quint  

The specific types of harm experienced differed by gender. There is "considerable risk for women from heavy, often male, drinkers in the household and, for men, from drinkers outside their family," the researchers said. People below 25 had a higher risk of experiencing harm from someone else's drinking. Further, almost half of men and women who themselves were heavy drinkers …

‘Alcohol Causes Significant Harm to Those Other Than the Drinker’
5 years, 6 months ago

‘Alcohol Causes Significant Harm to Those Other Than the Drinker’

The Quint  

The specific types of harm experienced differed by gender. There is "considerable risk for women from heavy, often male, drinkers in the household and, for men, from drinkers outside their family," the researchers said. People below 25 had a higher risk of experiencing harm from someone else's drinking. Further, almost half of men and women who themselves were heavy drinkers …

Have no more than ONE alcoholic drink a day to avoid booze-related diseases, health official claims
6 years, 1 month ago

Have no more than ONE alcoholic drink a day to avoid booze-related diseases, health official claims

Daily Mail  

People should drink no more than one alcoholic drink a day to avoid booze-related diseases, health official claims. Professor Jurgen Rehm, adviser to the World Health Organization, stresses there is no safe level of alcohol consumption but one drink is considered 'low risk'. Professor Rehm believes minimum unit pricing for alcohol is serious 'ammunition' against related diseases, and should be …

No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For Your Health, Global Study Says
6 years, 4 months ago

No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For Your Health, Global Study Says

NPR  

No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For Your Health, Global Study Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Peter Forest/Getty Images for Starz Peter Forest/Getty Images for Starz Countless scientific studies have espoused the idea that a glass of red wine a day can be good for the heart, but a new, sweeping global study published in The Lancet on Friday …

Binge drinking dangerous for young adults' heart, says a study
6 years, 6 months ago

Binge drinking dangerous for young adults' heart, says a study

India TV News  

Young binge drinkers, take note! "Compared to previous generations, the pervasiveness, intensity and regularity of binge drinking may place today's young adult at greater risk for more profound rates of alcohol-attributable harm," said Mariann Piano, study lead author. "Young adults need to be aware that the consequences of repeated binge drinking may harm their hearts. -Young men who reported repeated …

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