Alcohol Use on TV

TV addiction

TV viewing might be more prevalent today than ever before. There’s a vast number of cable and streaming channels, and people can now watch shows on laptops, phones, tablets and, yes, television sets. With all of those platforms comes a great deal of exposure to alcohol consumption. Sometimes TV realistically explores the consequences of drinking. […]

How Alcohol Contributes to Systemic Inflammation

inflammation from alcohol

Inflammation is a normal function of the human body, the immune system’s first reaction to a perceived danger. However, when inflammation occurs too often, it represents a grave health threat. A number of lifestyle choices can increase a person’s risk of chronic systemic inflammation. They include smoking, a diet high in sugar and trans fats, […]

The Effects of Alcohol on the Body

In large quantities, alcohol can have negative and serious consequences on the human body’s systems and organs. Below is an overview of the damage it can do. The Brain and the Thought Process Alcohol impedes neural pathways, and it makes neurotransmitters act in irregular ways (1). Because the brain cannot send direct messages to the […]