Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, can be devastating diagnoses in older adults. The loss of mental cognition and motor skills makes independent functioning almost impossible. Previous studies on these diseases showed that genetic and environmental factors can contribute to a neurodegenerative risk. A recent study looked at the potential connection between an alcohol…
It has long been known that drinking in excess has a negative effect on your body and can decrease brain and liver functioning, but a recent study found that even consuming one alcoholic beverage a day can increase the aging of your brain. Your brain naturally ages over the years through the loss of tissue…
Binge drinking is a prevalent health problem throughout the United States, due to a combination of factors such as the easy availability of alcohol and our cultural normalization of alcohol as a coping mechanism. If you regularly rely on alcohol to relax, unwind and deal with life’s stressors, you may experience unpleasant symptoms when you…
Alcohol is so culturally acceptable and widely used that many people underestimate its potential for abuse. However, despite its somewhat innocuous reputation, alcohol is a substance that can have wide-ranging consequences on health and behavior. For instance, binge drinking has emerged as one of the most prevalent public health problems in the United States. Understanding…
As a professional in the healthcare, legal, or aviation field, you face a lot of pressure and stress on a daily basis. You may try to relieve these feelings with an occasional drink or two. You may even engage in binge drinking for various reasons. Did you know that drinking any amount, but especially binge…
While most people believe that an occasional drink won’t do them any harm, there are actually a number of ramifications for mental and physical health that can come out of any amount of alcohol consumption. A recent, extensive study of alcohol consumption has confirmed that there is no safe level of alcohol for brain health.…
An addiction to alcohol does not happen overnight. You may start out with a drink in the evening after a challenging day at the office or when socializing with friends. At a golf outing, you may have had more drinks than you had planned. As your body develops a tolerance for the substance, you drink…
Alcohol use disorder is a critical problem in the United States with thousands of people affected every year. Many people die from alcohol-related injuries, illness, and disease. In fact, alcoholism is one of the biggest causes of death in the country. It surpasses opioid-related deaths as well as deaths from motor vehicle crashes. Some people…
Alcohol is one of the most devastating addictions in our country. Yet, it doesn’t always get the proper coverage necessary. Of course, everyone is familiar with the opioid epidemic, and we give that a great deal of attention. However, people with alcohol use disorder may slide under the radar, especially if they are a functioning…
Don’t ignore early signs of alcoholism if you recognize them in yourself or someone close to you. All too often, people with a dependency on alcohol downplay the problem. The longer they stay in denial about it, then the worse it gets. Over time, alcohol addiction impacts all areas of a person’s life. However, addiction…