Is reducing your alcohol intake associated with a reduction in blood pressure? The research is in.
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Heavy drinking changes DNA
Scientists are beginning to explore genetic and environmental factors that can increase a person’s risk of developing an alcohol abuse disorder.
Standard drinks
An Australian standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol. By counting standard drinks you can keep track of your drinking.
Drilling down on alcohol and heart disease
Researchers look at the association between different levels of alcohol consumption and different types of heart events.
How to make New Year’s resolutions stick
Make a promise to improve your health and stick to it with our simple strategy for a healthier you in 2024
Alcohol intoxication is no friend of the bowel
Researchers have investigated whether people with high levels of alcohol intoxication are more at risk of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD than non-alcoholic intoxication.
Video: Burnout at work
Are you emotionally exhausted or disinterested and demotivated with work? You may be suffering from burnout at work.
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer usually starts as a painless lump or swelling in just one testicle. If diagnosed early it has a high cure rate.
Video: Ice addiction – Jack’s story
Jack first tried ice at 18 and quickly fell into the grip of ice addiction. Being left to die in an alleyway was the turning point for Jack to get help.
Moderate alcohol consumption reduces brain function
Even moderate consumption of alcohol can have negative effects on the brain.