Calls grow for minimum alcohol pricing in England as deaths surge
The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024Public health leaders advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm
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Public health leaders advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm
Health advice should avoid recommending alcohol for any potential benefit
Sorry, yet another meta study showing no healthy level of alcohol consumption
Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake
Safe level of alcohol is none, as moderate drinking also increases risk of death from disease & cancer
Effects of alcohol on DNA ageing are not limited to specific demographics
Systolic BP rose by 1.25 and 4.90 mm Hg for 12 and 48 grams of routine drinking, respectively
Daily drinking, binge drinking, and drinking outside of mealtimes significantly increased the risk
It is best to avoid alcohol altogether or limit consumption to very occasional, light drinking
High access to non-alcoholic alternatives may notably reduce alcohol purchases
The study was observational, no cause and effect can be determined
Experts debate on risk versus enjoyment, however, people must be aware of the risks associated with long-term alcohol use
A 27% rise in alcohol-related deaths was reported during 2019-21, with more men affected than women
Alcohol consumption causes telomere shortening, leading to several age-related diseases
Dr Schutte suggests to reduce the recommended amount of alcohol by NHS
Stiffer arteries further elevate risk of heart disease and stroke, mainly in women
GrimAge clock presented accurate results on biological age than other epigenetic clocks
Intake of any alcoholic beverages linked to reduce grey matter volume - worsening brain function
A single drink a day can increase your risk of a stroke causing arrhythmia
These habits are associated with reduced risk of early death, CVD and liver disease
Perhaps all the benefits come their their increased physical activity - worth further investigation
Dry January can be prescribed to everyone, only benefits for your health, without any side effects
But don't get carried away and drink too much - no more than 14 units per week
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Drinking small amounts of alcohol looking less likely to be good for health