Coffee Health Benefits: Coffee Drinkers Live Longer | Time.com

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"In two new studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers delved into the coffee-drinking habits of more than 700,000 people in the U.S. and in 10 European countries. The scientists were particularly interested in looking at death rates among people of non-white populations. In both studies, people in these groups who drank more coffee tended to have a lower risk of dying during the study period than those who drank less coffee, or no coffee."

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Traffic Stops Persuade People To Avoid Drinking And Driving : Shots - Health News : NPR

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"The study was published online in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

The same went for arrests for driving under the influence. The more DUI arrests, the fewer drunken drivers out on the roads.

In large part, Fell says, that's because word spreads quickly. When people know DUI laws are strictly enforced, "They think twice about drinking and driving." And when people see someone pulled to the side of the road by a cop, he adds, they'll likely consider their own speed and sobriety."

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College-age adults average 9 alcoholic beverages when they binge drink

This was somewhat thought-provoking. . .  if you go to a dinner party and have 4-5 or more glasses of wine over at least that number of hours, does that also qualify as binge drinking?  hmmm

College-age adults average 9 alcoholic beverages when they binge drink, CDC report says - The Washington Post:

"College-age drinkers average nine drinks when they get drunk, government health officials said Tuesday. That surprising statistic is part of a new report highlighting the dangers of binge drinking, which usually means four to five drinks at a time. Overall, about 1 in 6 U.S. adults surveyed said they had binged on alcohol at least once in the previous month, though it was more than 1 in 4 for those ages 18 to 34."

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Hangover Prevention and Treatment

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January 02, 2007 at 21:40. By Rob Chandler.

Happy New Year!

Have fun and party safely. If you're planning to indulge, checkout this informative website:
    How To Prevent A Hangover

Lots of great tips, info, and a Dr. Oz video.

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Booze Good For You in 6 Ways

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Updated December 9, 2021

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Surprising Ways Alcohol May Be Good for You - WebMD

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This MSNBC News article, Cheers! 6 ways a little booze does the body good, gives six good reasons to rationalize your drinking habit. In summary:

1. Women who drink occasionally may live longer.
2. Moderate drinking may actually protect your brain — especially if you’re a woman.
3. Women who drink moderately are less likely to develop high blood pressure.
4. A few drinks a week might keep the heart doctor away.
5. White wine may help you breathe better.
6. Drinkers exercise more than teetotalers — and the more people drink, the more they exercise.

I'm not endorsing drinking, and thought you'd be interested in this collection of reported health benefits.

Research Suggests Green Tea Promotes Weight Loss

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This just in, Effects of Catechin Enriched Green Tea on Body Composition.

In a nutshell:

• New research from China has found that regular consumption of green tea - which is rich in naturally-occurring tea actives called catechins - can significantly and positively effect body composition in moderately overweight individuals.
• The authors concluded that regular consumption of green tea with very high catechin content can, over a 90-day period, significantly reduce body weight, body fat mass and waist size in moderately overweight Chinese individuals.

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Series About Wine And Your Heart

I ran across this information packed and thought provoking series about wine and your heart. It consists of 3 parts:

• Part I: More than just Enjoyment!
• Part II: Preventing Heart Attacks
• Part III: To the Heart of the Matter

Ellen Mack, M.D., M.P.H., the author, says:

The first two parts (see Part 1 &Part 2) of the series Wine and your Heart examined some of the vast epidemiological and scientific evidence that moderate consumption of wine is associated with decreased cardiac mortality. Is this information being put to good use?

For me, this all means, drink a little to be healthy. Cheers!

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Dementia - Mod Drinking Good - Heavy Drinking Bad

I guess I'm more prone to dementia :( This article, Can Wine Fight Dementia? - A Glass a Day in the Golden Years May Protect Against Dementia, Study Says, a "glass or two of wine a day – but no more -- appears to protect older adults from developing dementia, researchers reported here at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease." It's sad to say, but according to this study's criteria, I guess I'm a heavy drinker, yikes! 

P.S. I needed a new clean/dirty dishwasher magnet, and found this fun wine lover's dishwasher magnet. 

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The HappyHour Gene - Implications for drinkers

This is an interesting read. University of California, San Francisco scientists have discovered the 'HappyHour' gene, a newly identified gene that makes fruit flies sensitive to booze. This means that drugs that mimic the effects of the gene may offer a new treatment against alcohol abuse. In this NewScientist article, 'Happyhour' gene may help put boozers off their drink, folks say, "People who are very sensitive to alcohol tend to drink less – that's the person who gets drunk on one glass of wine," and "The person who can drink everybody under the table – that's the person who is more likely to become an alcoholic." "Theoretically, a medication that increases the sensitivity to alcohol – that you need to drink less of to get an effect – might be protective," Heberlein says. Read Heberlein's findings in, Cell (DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2009.04.018) - or the Research Abstract. 

Related Posts: Deadly Drinking In College - Drinking Games - Alcohol Deaths 21st Birthday - Extreme Drinking Binges - 12 drink avg for men 

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Up To Moderate Drinking And Socializing Good For You

It turns out that light-to-moderate drinking enhanced with socializing has been linked to a lesser risk of ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease, reports this EurekaAlert news article, "Light to moderate drinking and socialization are jointly good for cardiovascular health." Here's the bottomline . . .

• While heavy drinking is associated with a greater risk of stroke, light-to-moderate drinking has been linked to a lesser risk of ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease.
• New findings show that social support may enhance the beneficial effects of light-to-moderate alcohol consumption on risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cheers to good friends and safe drinking!

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NIH NIAAA Wants Re-Thinking Drinking (video)

Take some advice from these testimonials:

• "Sometimes we do things out of habit and we don't really stop to think about it. This made me think about my choices."
• "It emphasized that drinking is not bad in and of itself—it's how much you're doing it and how it's affecting your life."
• "I thought the strategies for cutting down were really good. It gives you tools to help yourself."

Learn more about the NIH & NIAAA's new initiative to help rethink drinking, "Rethinking Drinking - Alcohol and your health. The website is pretty robust and easy to use.

• Download the free brochure: Rethinking Drinking - Alcohol and your health (pdf)
• The site features interactive tools, such as calculators for measuring alcohol calories and drink sizes. NIAAA is part of the National Institutes of Health. "About 3 in 10 U.S. adults drink at levels that elevate their risk for alcoholism, liver disease, and a diverse array of other physical, mental health, and social problems. Yet, many people give little thought to their drinking habits and the attendant risks" notes NIH Acting Director Raynard S. Kington, M.D. "These new materials remind all of us to think about how alcohol may be affecting our health"

If you don't have time to check out the website, listen to this ABC News video to learn more, "Do you drink too much? A new government initiative to help you rethink your drinking" (video)"

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Sugar As Addictive As Cocaine Or Heroin

Recent research suggests this might be true, reports this NY Daily News article, "Sugar as addictive as cocaine, heroin, studies suggest." Princeton University researchers studied bingeing and dependency in rats and found these startling results. Here's just a few of their findings . . .

• rat brains undergo changes similar to the changes in the brains of people who abuse illegal drugs like cocaine and heroin
• rats showed behavioral changes, including signs of withdrawal and long-lasting effects that resemble cravings
• when sugar was taken away, the rats showed signs of withdrawal, like symptoms seen in people when they stop smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs

I follow the Atkins diet as an approach to eating (not for active dieting purposes), and I find that my occasional binges of sugar really make me feel differently. Have you experienced anything like what's described above?

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Wine - For Enjoyment Or Metal Ion Poisoning?!

Updated March 7, 2022

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Heavy Metals Found in Wine - Red, White Wines Carry Dangerous Doses of Toxic Metals - WebMD

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I love my wine, but I hate it when reports like these come out. This news article posted on Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs, tells us to worry about the metal ion content of wines, "Wines Found Contaminated With Metals." From where I sit, there doesn't appear to be much I can personally do until producers label the metal ion content on the bottle. Until then, I think I'll keep drinking wine the way I do now. Bottoms up! Sante' 

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Deadly Drinking In College - Drinking Games - Alcohol Deaths

It's time to go back to college. There will be drinking. Just don't become a death statistic. This NBC article, "Drinking games prove deadly to college kids," warns that the number of alcohol-poisoning deaths is on rise. The danger is bigger than just having too much alcohol in the body. Just as important is that it impairs judgment and motor skills, and leaves folks prone to assaults. I did a little more research and ran across the following resources, they're quite excellent . . . have a good time, be safe, and don't become a statistic. Be informed.

Additional alcohol resources:

1. Alcohol and Public Health - a CDC website
2. College Drinking, Changing The Culture - a website created by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

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5 or More Drinks - Increases STD risk

No surprise. If you drink heavily, your judgement drops, and you're at greater risk of picking up a sexually transmitted disease (STD), reports this LA Times news article, "Binge drinking is fun -- until the gonorrhea diagnosis." Here are the highlights of this article . . .

1. Drinking five or more alcoholic beverages at one time appears to be connected to risky sexual behaviors and higher rates of STDs
2. As far as the actual sex, women are more likely to contract some diseases, such as HIV, through repeated condomless intercourse than are men

Additional information on this topic:

1. Women who binge drink at greater risk of unsafe sex and sexually transmitted disease (news release)
2. CDC - Quick Stats - Binge Drinking

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21st Birthday - Extreme Drinking Binges - 12 drink avg for men

More fuel for the debate on lowering the drinking age to 18. This USA Today news article provides some pretty staggering statistics, "Students mark 21st birthdays with 'extreme' drinking binges." In a nutshell, here are some important takeaways stated in the article . . .

1. College students today celebrate 21st birthdays with an average of 12 drinks for men and 9 for women
2. The University of Texas-Austin research found 78% of students cited ill effects, including hangovers (54%). Of 44% who had blackouts, 22% found out later they had sex, and 22% got in a fight or argument. And 39% didn't know how they got home.
3. Harvard researchers have found more binge drinking at campuses with a strong drinking culture and easy access to alcohol. In Austin, 12 of the 152 students reported 21 or more birthday drinks. At the University of Missouri, a study of 2,518 students published in June found 34% of men and 24% of women had 21 or more.

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Lower Drinking Age Controversy (video)

I have very mixed views on this. What do you think? Watch this CBS New video, "Advocating Lower Drinking Age." In this video, the Amethyst (i.e., no intoxication) founder and former university president debates the national president of MADD (mothers against drunk driving). Decide for yourself, it's not a simple conversation. In my opinion, any efforts that confer societal benefits should be seriously considered.

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