November 2020

How Does Alcohol Affect Weight Loss
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How Does Alcohol Affect Weight Loss?

Drinking seems to be everybody’s favorite pastime, both socially and culturally. Evidence shows that certain types of alcohol, when consumed in moderation, can have some health benefits. Unfortunately, it also plays a huge role in weight management, in a negative sense. If you want to drop excess pounds, you should

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5 Tips for Staying Sober This Christmas
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5 Tips for Staying Sober This Christmas

It’s that time of the year again: the festive Christmas season is knocking on everyone’s doors. It’s certainly the time for celebration, gifts, shopping, parties, and most especially, family gatherings. The latter two may be guaranteed to feature alcoholic drinks if you’re in adult company, and the temptation to drink

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Pancreatitis and Alcohol What You Need to Know
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Pancreatitis and Alcohol: What You Need to Know

What Is Pancreatitis?  Pancreatitis generally has two types: acute and chronic. Inflammation of the pancreas that only happens for short periods of time is referred to as acute pancreatitis. Most of the time, this is due to gallstones or heavy alcohol use. Other causes may include infections, medications, surgery, and

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