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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
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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