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    The Connection Between Heart Health and Stress

    February 27, 2019

    Heart health and stress are related. Here's what you need to know to about how stress affects heart health and how you can stay healthy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: alcohol, American Heart Association, anxiety, diet, exercise, Harvard Health, Health, healthcare, heart disease, Heart Health, meditation, Men's Health, obesity, stress, womens health

    Learn more about the basic symptoms of the six different types of concussion.
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    Recovering from a Concussion? Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol — and Yes, Illicit Drugs!

    September 17, 2018

    If you have a concussion, drinking caffeine or alcohol, or using illicit drugs, can play havoc with your recovery. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: alcohol, caffeine, concussion, concussion recovery

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    5 Myths About Red Wine and Heart Health

    February 22, 2018

    Is red wine actually good for your heart? Test your knowledge with these red wine myths and facts. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: alcohol, Heart Health, nutrition, red wine

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    Quiz: Do You Know How to Treat a Hangover?

    July 3, 2017

    Can you tell myth from fact when it comes to so-called hangover treatments? Take our hangover knowledge quiz to find out. Start Quiz

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: alcohol, at home treatment, everyday health, hangover, headache, nausea, Quiz, treatment options

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    6 Benefits of Quitting Alcohol for a Month

    February 3, 2016

    Whether you're a light or heavy drinker, everyone can benefit from giving up alcohol for a month. Here are six reasons to consider going dry for 30 days. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: abstain alcohol, alcohol, cirrhosis, liver damage, poor sleep, quit drinking, sober october

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    Follow These 5 Tips for Cutting Back on Alcohol to Feel Better

    July 8, 2015

    From looking and feeling better to saving money, cutting back on alcohol has many benefits. Try these easy tips to reduce your intake and boost your health Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alcohol, diabetes, disease, liver cancer, liver disease, pancreatitis

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    Alcohol and Liver Cancer: How Does Drinking Affect Your Liver

    May 8, 2015

    Heavy alcohol use is linked to liver problems, including increasing one's risk of liver cancer. Learn more about how alcoholincreases your chance of cancer Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alcohol, aspirin, binge drinking, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer, liver cancer risk, liver disease

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    Infographic: 10 Reasons You’re Getting Poor Sleep

    January 13, 2015

    Feeling like a zombie this morning? Discover ten reasons you may be getting poor sleep and find out how you can get better sleep. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alcohol, caffeine, Energy drinks, lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep deprivation, tired, zombie

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    Habits That Can Negatively Affect Your Brain

    December 29, 2014

    Learn more about how bad habits, including substance and alcohol abuse, poor diet, and lack of reading, can negatively affect your brain. Learn More

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: addiction, alcohol, bad habits, brain health, depression, insomnia, junk food, lack of sleep, magnesium, memory loss, permanent mood disorders, Reading, sleep deprivation, smoking, toxic chemicals, vitamin b1, Vitamin B1 deficiency

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