Alcohol consumption

The stages of alcohol intoxication, how your body reacts and how it can affect your brain.

If someone is concerned about their alcohol consumption or its effects, seeking advice from a healthcare professional is recommended.

Consumption of seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain, according to a study of almost 21,000 people publishing July 14 in the open access journal PLOS Medicine. Iron accumulation in the brain has been linked with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and is a potential mechanism for alcohol-related cognitive decline.

Have you ever considered the effects alcohol has on muscle growth? Finding balance between alcohol consumption and exercise is crucial for building muscle if you enjoy having a few drinks now and then. Here is everything you need to know.

Table of ContentsAlcohol absorption by the digestive systemAlcohol metabolismAlcohol absorption on an empty stomach How it affects the body What can you do when left with a glass of alcohol in hand and an empty stomach?ConclusionSuggested Reading Most of the alcohol we drink is absorbed in the small intestine. When we consume alcohol on an empty stomach, the small intestine rapidly absorbs the alcohol into the bloodstream. The presence of food slows down the rate of alcohol absorption,

It's no secret that alcohol consumption can cause major health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver and injuries sustained in automobile accidents. But if you think liver disease and car crashes are the only health risks posed by drinking, think again: Researchers have linked alcohol consumption to more than 60 diseases.

Excess alcohol consumption can have negative health consequences, including an impaired immune system—a big problem if you are faced with a virus infection.

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Researchers have discovered that heavy drinking during adolescence significantly reduces the rate of brain growth.