If you are prone to alcoholism due to family history or previous addictions, any alcohol use is risky and should be avoided. As the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA) defines it, alcohol […]

During pregnancy, drinking may cause the unborn baby to have brain damage and other problems. Heavy drinking also has been linked to intentional injuries, such as suicide, as well as accidental injury and death. For […]

An increase in sympathetic activity is consistent with impairment of the baroreceptors that, when activated, inhibit the sympathetic nervous system45,47. While moderate drinking may have some benefits for certain individuals, the risks of excessive consumption […]