Reducing alcohol intake lowers risk of irregular heartbeats

Reducing alcohol intake lowers risk of irregular heartbeats In the journals Harvard Health Publishing May 2020 Moderate and heavy drinkers with atrial fibrillation (afib), a quivering or irregular heartbeat, can reduce their episodes by cutting out most alcohol, says a study published Jan. 2, 2020, in The New England Journal of Medicine. Afib symptoms include weakness, […]

So long, minibar: How the coronavirus will change hotel stays

So long, minibar: How the coronavirus will change hotel stays A hotel that doesn’t include a breakfast buffet and minibars would have been inconceivable to many Americans three months ago. But coronavirus has changed all that. Source: https://www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/ April 21, 2020 A hotel stay that doesn’t include a breakfast buffet, an in-room minibar and a coffee […]

PA:  Some worry alcohol sales could lead to underage drinking

PA:  Some worry alcohol sales could lead to underage drinking ABC News 27 by: Daniel Hamburg April 23, 2020  SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Many people are going online to buy alcohol or picking it up curbside. Some worry it could lead to more underage sales. abc27 has heard from several people buying alcohol in-store that […]

Are You Drinking Too Much in Quarantine? Experts Explain the Warning Signs

Are You Drinking Too Much in Quarantine? Experts Explain the Warning Signs It’s easy to develop a full-blown alcohol dependency when you’re stressed with nowhere to go. Prevention By Korin Miller April 23, 2020 pending habits have changed a lot since the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. In addition to groceries, cleaning supplies, and toilet paper, Americans are (unsurprisingly) stocking up […]

WSWA Applauds Sixth Circuit Decision Upholding States’ Right to Regulate Alcohol

WSWA Applauds Sixth Circuit Decision Upholding States’ Right to Regulate Alcohol 6th Circuit Rules for Michigan in Wine Retailer Interstate Shipping Challenge and Demonstrates Support for Three-Tier System and 21st Amendment Source: WSWA April 23, 2020 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) President and CEO Michelle Korsmo released the following statement regarding the recent […]

The 3-Tier U.S. Alcohol Distribution System Faces New Threats

The 3-Tier U.S. Alcohol Distribution System Faces New Threats Source: https://www.forbes.com/ Thomas Pellechia April 23, 2020 Brokering has been a part of the wine business for generations-generally, most brokers bring wines to market through existing distributors. One online business, LibDib has been challenging that model for a few years, but in only five or six […]

United Kingdom:  How the coronavirus is putting our relationship with alcohol to the test

United Kingdom:  How the coronavirus is putting our relationship with alcohol to the test The Conversation By Ian Hamilton, Associate Professor, Addiction and Mental Health, University of York and James Morris, PhD Student/Lecturer, London South Bank University April 21, 2020 It is not surprising to hear that sales of alcohol are rising during this COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Study highlights true impact of heavy drinking on people’s decision making

Study highlights true impact of heavy drinking on people’s decision making News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. April 21 2020 A new study from psychologists at the University of Bath highlights the true impact of heavy drinking on our ability to plan, set goals and make decisions the following day. Published in […]

Binge-Drinking Mice Able to Control Themselves After Scientists Tweaked Their Brains

Binge-Drinking Mice Able to Control Themselves After Scientists Tweaked Their Brains Newsweek By Kashmira Gander April 20, 2020 Scientists who used a chemical to get mice to cut down on binge-drinking hope their research could one day help humans who struggle with alcohol problems. The researchers used a substance to block what are known as […]