Increase the risk of chronic (long-term) hypertension (high blood pressure): Regularly drinking alcohol can prevent receptors in the brain from functioning properly, which stops the body from ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds that quitting and cutting back on alcohol may reduce brain shrinkage and improve brain health.. Milan Markovic/Getty Images A study has found that quitting or ...

TAMPA BAY, Fla (BLOOM) – Alcohol consumption is a pervasive aspect of social life, but it can carry significant risks when consumed in excess or used as a coping mechanism. The nuances of binge ...

When Julie McFadden started drinking alcohol at age 13, she didn’t question it because, well, all the cool kids were doing it. She continued the habit as she got older, but didn’t think she was in red ...

But there are many things we do know about alcohol use that can, along with personal observation, provide a useful roadmap for navigating drinking and vasomotor symptoms. SELF spoke with experts on ...