Living and Wellness Information and Articles on Alcohol By UPMC, July 23, 2018 Alcohol can have harmful affects on your health. There are some people who should avoid alcohol all together, including pregnant woman, people with some conditions, and people who are taking some medications. Always consult your doctor to see how much alcohol would be safe for you to consume. How Alcohol Affects Heart Health Some studies have shown that moderate drinking might lower heart disease risks in some people, but this isn’t true for everyone. Read More Will Alcohol Keep You Warm? Does alcohol keep you warm? The short answer is no. Read More 6 Benefits of Quitting Alcohol for a Month Whether you’re a moderate or heavy drinker, some benefits apply to everyone who goes booze-free for a time. Read More How Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs Can Harm Your Baby Many pregnant women wonder if one or two drinks will harm their baby. Medical experts have not been able to decide on a safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy. Read More What You Need to Know About Alcohol Poisoning When used responsibly, alcoholic beverages can be safely consumed. Too much drinking, whether chronic use or binging, can cause serious health problems. Read More How Alcohol Affects Your Mind and Body Check out our infographic to discover a breakdown of the progressive health effects of alcohol consumption, based on the number of drinks you consume and your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) percent. Read More 7 Hot Drinks to Keep You Warm at the Tailgate For a healthy and toasty tailgate, skip the alcohol and coffee shop treats to avoid unnecessary calories, and stay warm with some of our favorite hot drinks. Read More Infographic: Calories of Common Alcoholic Drinks Discover how many calories are in your favorite drinks so you can make wiser choices. Read More Habits That Can Negatively Affect Your Brain Now, we all know there is nothing wrong with a beer or a glass of wine here and there, but when addiction comes into play, that’s when the brain may start to be affected. Read More Alcohol and Liver Cancer: How Does Drinking Affect Your Liver Heavy drinking can take a significant toll on your body — and greatly impact the health of your liver. Read More Follow These 5 Tips for Cutting Back on Alcohol to Feel Better Reducing how much alcohol you drink will make you feel better overall, help you avoid many alcohol-related health problems, and save you money. Read More Quiz: Do You Know How to Treat a Hangover? Hangovers are a sign that the body is going through withdrawal after consuming a large amount of alcohol. Can you tell myth from fact when it comes to so-called hangover treatments? Take our quiz to find out. Read More
