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Side Effects Of Alcohol Consumption
Health Encyclopedia: Alcoholism Complications
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Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by 10 - 12 years. Next to smoking, it is the most common preventable cause of death in America. Although studies indicate that adults who drink moderately (about one drink a day) have a lower mortality rate than their nondrinking peers, their risk for untimely death increases with heavier drinking. The earlier a person begins drinking heavily, the greater their chance of developing serious illnesses later on. Once one becomes dependent on alcohol, ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Go Red! Or is it Go White? Alcohol and Cholesterol
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert..."double" counts as 2 drinks and not 1. Heavier alcohol use is associated with numerous health... Read more »
Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Tremors
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...alcohol consumption High levels of caffeine Side effects of some prescription medication Low... Read more »
Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol
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Drinking with Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...hemorrhagic stroke because of alcohol's anti-clotting effects. It also increases high blood... Read more »
Substance Abuse and Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...medications, along with alcohol, can cause serious side effects and can be dangerous in some... Read more »
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...medication. Some risk factors include tobacco use, alcohol use, having high... Read more »
...CONCENTRATE - ORALPronounced: (klor-PRO-muh-zeen)Side Effects Constipation, drowsiness,... Read more »
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The Genetics of Alcohol Abuse
November 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- DNA plays a role in the amount of alcohol you drink, researchers say. Among alcohol-dependent (AD) individuals, DNA variations... Read summary »
Alcohol During Pregnancy Linked to Extreme Prematurity
May 29, 2007(Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Women who drink alcohol while they are pregnant risk giving birth six or more weeks prematurely. A new study reveals the... Read summary »
Loud Music, More Drinking
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Ladies, Keep an Eye on That Cholesterol!
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