Moderate drinking tied to lower risk of hospitalization
Moderate drinking tied to lower risk of hospitalization Denton Daily by Denton Staff, Contributor December 15, 2019 New research suggests that moderate drinking may lower the risk of being hospitalized for any cause, including cardiovascular conditions. Drinking in moderation may reduce the risk of hospitalization. The effects of alcohol consumption on health are the subject of […]
Whiskey makers making a play for climate-conscious drinkers
Whiskey makers making a play for climate-conscious drinkers Business Mirror By Bloomberg News December 16, 2019 As the climate crisis accelerates, fueling powerful storms, unprecedented droughts and wildfires, more consumers are focused on making purchases that are environmentally sensitive. Companies hoping to capture their dollars are increasingly trying to do something—anything—to show they are part […]
Why is drinking in moderation so difficult for some people?
Why is drinking in moderation so difficult for some people? Medical Xpress by Santa Clara University December 18, 2019 Compulsive drinking may be due to dysfunction in a specific brain pathway that normally helps keep drinking in check. The results are reported in the journal Biological Psychiatry. In the United States, 14 million adults struggle with alcohol […]