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Concerns Grow After Physicians See Rise in Alcohol and Drug Use According to an interview published by Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine indicates that there has been a stark increase in substance abuse during the pandemic. As noted by a physician and professor at the college, more people are experiencing mental health struggles […]
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Effects of Consuming Alcohol on Children According to the Government of Western Australia, Department of Health, alcohol can greatly affect a child’s normal brain development. Teens and children that consume alcohol can experience: Slurred speech Confusion Poor vision Poor muscle control and judgment Slower reactions Lack of coordination Sleep disruption Additionally, alcohol can affect
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How Drinking Can Inhibit Your Sleep and Recovery In a recent article in 220 Triathlon, they discuss the affect that alcohol can have on your sleep and your recovery if you are training or an athlete. According to the article, “Alcohol affects your sleep quality, quantity, and ability to recover in a number of
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How Drinking Can Affect the Health of Your Heart While many people know that alcohol can affect your liver and your blood pressure, many do not realize the toll it can take on your heart. According to Healthline, “alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a form of heart disease caused by alcohol abuse.” Over time excessive alcohol
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How a Change in Lifestyle May Help Your Chances to Conceive According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 12 to 13 of 100 couples in the United States will have trouble conceiving. Infertility in women and men is fairly common, particularly as women are waiting longer to have children. While
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Pandemic Alcohol Consumption Has Some Officials Concerned The city of New Orleans took a major step to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. According to New Orleans City Business, bars will no longer be able to sell takeout alcohol during the pandemic. City officials believe that allowing patrons to purchase take-out alcohol has created
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How Limiting Alcohol Intake Can Affect Your Blood Pressure According to the American Heart Association (AHA), excessive alcohol consumption can increase your blood pressure. Doctors may recommend decreasing the amount of alcohol you drink if you have high blood pressure or hypertension. Decreasing the amount of alcohol, you drink can help to prevent high blood
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The Dangers of Consuming Alcohol While Taking Antidepressants According to the United Kingdom’s NHS website, consuming alcohol while taking antidepressants can be dangerous. Alcohol is a depressant that can “make depression worse.” As their website explains, alcohol and antidepressants can have the same side effects, taking both may increase the likelihood that they will
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The Dangers of Drinking While Taking Allergy Medication Diphenhydramine, brand name Benadryl, is one of the most popular over-the-counter allergy medications in the country. Benadryl is extremely effective for treating seasonal allergies and mild allergic reactions. As noted by the product website, the antihistamine provides relief for: Sneezing Itchy, watery eyes Runny nose Itchy throat
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Celebrating those who gave the Greatest Sacrifice The unofficial start of summer wasn’t always called Memorial Day. Long before it was an official holiday, Memorial Day was called Decoration Day. According to Town and Country Magazine, the day was originally “celebrated by “decorating” the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, flags, and more.” Memorial Day
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