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- Drinking - Wikipedia
Drinking is the act of ingesting water or other liquids into the body through the mouth, proboscis, or elsewhere Humans drink by swallowing, completed by peristalsis in the esophagus
- Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks
- Alcohols Effects on Health - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and . . .
Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health The whole body is affected by alcohol use--not just the liver, but also the brain, gut, pancreas, lungs, cardiovascular system, immune system, and more
- Alcohol Use and Your Health | Alcohol Use | CDC
Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more You can lower your health risks by drinking less or choosing not to drink Your liver can only process small amounts of alcohol The rest of the alcohol can harm your liver and other organs as it moves through the body
- Alcohol and your health: Risks, benefits, and controversies
For millions of people, alcohol is a regular part of their lives But there are many downsides to drinking — some familiar, others less well appreciated And concerns about the risks of even moderate drinking are on the rise
- How Much Alcohol is Too Much? - Allina Health
Drinking alcohol can also cause significant sleep disturbances and hormone imbalances Mental health impacts of drinking too much Alcohol is a depressant It not only affects your physical health by altering your body chemistry, but it also affects your mental health and the way you perceive the world around you
- What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body?
Dr Sengupta shares some of the not-so-obvious effects that alcohol has on your body Your liver detoxifies and removes alcohol from your blood through a process known as oxidation When your liver finishes that process, alcohol gets turned into water and carbon dioxide
- Alcohol and Health: Which Alcohol Is Good for Health?
Keep reading to learn about the effects of alcohol on the body and the potential benefits of drinking or not drinking it
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