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Alcohol Use and Your Health | Alcohol Use | CDC
Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. You can lower your health risks by drinking less or choosing not to drink. Your liver can only process small amounts of alcohol. The rest of the alcohol can harm your liver and other organs as it moves through the body.
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Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic
When it comes to alcohol, if you don't drink, don't start for health reasons. Drinking moderately if you're otherwise healthy may be a risk you're willing to take. But heavy drinking carries a much higher risk even for those without other health concerns. Be sure to ask your healthcare professional about what's right for your health and safety.
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Alcohol's Effects on the Body | National Institute on Alcohol ...
Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways and can affect the way the brain looks and works. These disruptions can change mood and behavior and make it harder to think clearly and move with coordination. Drinking alcohol can also increase the risk of stroke.
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harvard.edu
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Alcohol and your health: Risks, benefits, and controversies
For millions of people, alcohol is a regular part of their lives. But there are many downsides to drinking — some familiar, others less well appreciated. And concerns about the risks of even moderate drinking are on the rise.
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The Health Risks of Drinking Alcohol | Johns Hopkins ...
Even at low levels, alcohol consumption carries health risks. Alcohol use in the U.S. has been in decline since the late 1970s—54% of U.S. adults today say they consume alcohol—the lowest number in nearly 90 years and a 13% drop since just 2022.
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The American Heart Association’s recommendations on alcohol use If you currently don’t drink alcohol, don’t start. If you choose to drink alcohol, limit your intake: ≤ two alcoholic drinks per day for men and one alcoholic drink per day for women.
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Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be ...
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.
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Facts About Excessive Drinking | Drink Less Campaign | CDC
Excessive drinking on an occasion or over time increases your risk of illness, injury, and chronic disease. It can also lead to social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Drinking less alcohol can prevent these harms and lead to a better quality of life—for yourself and others.
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How Many Drinks is Too Much? Recognizing Heavy Drinking and ...
A drink or two with friends, a glass of wine with dinner or a beer after a long day — it's a common way to relax and socialize. But how much is too much? Learn the difference between low-risk drinking, binge drinking and alcoholism.
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Understanding Alcohol Drinking Patterns | National Institute ...
Alcohol misuse refers to drinking in a manner, situation, amount, or frequency that could cause harm to the person who drinks or to those around them. Alcohol misuse includes binge drinking and heavy alcohol use.