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The Sobering Truth: How Alcohol Affects Cancer Risk

Drinking alcohol is known to raise your risk of various types of cancer

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January 16, 2025/Chronic Pain

3 Ways Alcohol May Be Contributing to Your Back Pain

Drinking alcohol can cause nerve pain, dehydration and weight gain, which can all lead to back pain

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December 17, 2024/Digestive

Can Alcohol Cause Diarrhea?

Yes, diarrhea is common after drinking too much alcohol — and the best treatment is to hydrate and wait it out

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Can You Drink Alcohol While Breastfeeding?

An occasional drink is OK, and you can safely nurse your baby after the alcohol has left your breast milk

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Here’s Why Day Drinking Feels Different

Drinking during the day can result in drinking more than usual and worsen your sleep cycle

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November 1, 2023/Mental Health

Is Generation Z Drinking Less?

The answer is ‘yes,’ with a noticeable trend toward healthier living — but there’s a caveat

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March 9, 2023/Heart Health

Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?

Studies point to potential benefits, but don’t open a bottle just to improve your health

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January 18, 2023/Nutrition

The 6 Best Foods for Hangovers

Hydrating and bland foods can help you survive the morning after

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December 17, 2022/Digestive

Why a ‘Dry January’ Is Good for Your Health

Your liver, heart and skin will all thank you for the break from alcohol

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November 15, 2022/Heart Health

How Alcohol Affects Your Heart

Alcohol use may cause an irregular heartbeat, raised blood pressure and more

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