THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you have atrial fibrillation (a-fib) — a potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythm — giving up alcohol could ease your symptoms. That’s what happened when researchers asked people with a-fib who normally have roughly two drinks a day to stop drinking. When theyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Looking to ring in the New Year with cocktails that are lower in calories? Here are three delicious options worthy of a special celebration any time of the year with a little fruit tossed in for good measure. For an elegant pink champagneContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Whether you’re drinking too much or too often, drinking alcohol to excess is a habit that some people want to better control. Harvard Medical School suggests ways to curb drinking: Make a list of reasons to limit drinking. Stick to a limit on how much you willContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Dec. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You don’t have to wind up with stained teeth if you toast the holidays with red wine, an expert says. “The strength of your enamel and how prone you are to plaque buildup is key to how much your teeth might stain,” saidContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Deciding to stop abusing drugs and alcohol is important to your health, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. But learning to live without these substances can be difficult, and some medicines can actually trigger a relapse. To take medicine safely after substance abuse recovery, the AAFPContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Drinking and driving an electric scooter doesn’t mix, according to a new study. Researchers reported serious injuries like brain bleeding or fractures that have happened while riding an electric scooter (e-scooter). Alcohol and drugs were a factor in many of these crashes. “E-scootersContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Swedish researchers think they have honed in on why people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to die prematurely. Accidental injuries, suicide and substance abuse all play a part, and psychiatric problems fuel these factors, a new study from the Karolinska InstituteContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Blackout drinking is never a wise idea, but new research pinpoints why people sometimes imbibe to the point where they pass out. Celebrations and coping with stress are the top reasons for blackout drinking, the study found. Drinking too much too fast canContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Blood alcohol content (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream, says the American Addiction Centers. It can be measured 30 to 70 minutes after drinking. Nothing can lower your BAC except time. Coffee, cold showers and chugging water will not help you sober upContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The Fourth of July holiday is one of the most deadly times on America’s roads, so Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging everyone to avoid drinking and driving. “Celebrating our nation’s independence with backyard barbecues, fireworks displays and other festivities should beContinue Reading