Why women who don’t drink can still get cirrhosis and other types of liver disease. Our expert explains.
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Why You Shouldn’t Mix Energy Drinks and Alcohol
If you’re thinking of mixing an energy drink with alcohol, don’t. Our expert explains why it’s a dangerous combination.
Alcohol May Cause You to Develop Irregular Heartbeats
Research suggests that having as little as one to three alcoholic drinks each day may increase your risk for atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heart rhythm.
Why You Should Limit Alcohol Before Bed for Better Sleep
Think a nightcap helps you get a better night’s sleep? Think again. Here’s why alcohol before bed actually interferes with you getting the rest you need.
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6 Surprising Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health — Not Just Your Liver
Some of the ways alcohol affects our health are well known, but others may surprise you. Here are six less-known effects that alcohol has on your body, as well as how your liver breaks it down.
6 Myths You May Believe About Drinking — Busted
Think a beer before bed helps you sleep? Or that coffee can sober you up? Our chemical dependency expert reveals the truths behind common myths about drinking.
Are You Overdoing It With Alcohol? Here Are 5 Red Flags
Find yourself drinking more than you meant to — or faster than you intended? Five red flags signal when drinking has become a problem in your life. But help is always available, and it’s never too late to ask for it.
