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What Happens When You Quit Drinking Alcohol?

Many people are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Over time, alcohol may ruin your relationships, financial stability, opportunities, and health.  Of course, quitting alcohol isn’t easy. But it’s important to continue your journey to sobriety despite the hurdles. That way, you will reap the benefits of staying sober. Reasons why you should quit alcohol ...

Nathan Machoka

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Lengthen Your Life by Changing 5 Bad Habits

How long you live is not only determined by genetic factors, nutrition, access to medical care, and physical environment, but also by your habits. If you stop bad habits and develop good habits, you can lengthen your life by up to 10 years longer. Stop these 5 bad habits to lengthen your life 1. Staying ...

David Jirard

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10 Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol

Giving up alcohol can be a daunting task, but the benefits are worth it. You’ll sleep better, have more energy, lose weight, and save money. Plus, you’ll avoid health risks such as liver disease and cancer. So ditch the drink for good and start reaping the benefits! 10 reasons to give up alcohol 1. Heart ...

Jack Roberts

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5 Points to Nourish and Protect the Liver

Modern life is fast-paced and stressful. People are busy with careers, family, friends, and more. As a result, they may consume an unhealthy diet, eat late at night, stay up too late, smoke, and drink alcohol, lifestyle habits detrimental to the liver. To try to compensate, people may take healthcare products indiscriminately, potentially adding to ...

Raven Montmorency

It's important to maintain a healthy liver.

Binge Drinkers’ Brains Have to Work Harder to Feel Empathy

Binge drinkers show more extensive dysfunction across their brains than previously realized, a new study from the University of Sussex has shown. The research shows that their brains have to put more effort into trying to feel empathy for other people in pain. The paper Differential brain responses for perception of pain during empathic response ...

Troy Oakes

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Study Finds Women Can Increase Mental Health by Quitting Alcohol

The negative effects of drinking alcohol are pretty well known. However, it seems as if women run a higher health risk from alcohol consumption. According to a new study, they experience significantly greater improvement in their mental health than men after quitting alcohol. Mental risks Researchers used data from the FAMILY cohort study that analyzes ...

Raven Montmorency

Two women drinking at a bar.