Health

Heavy drinking is associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke

Alcohol may increase estrogen levels in the body

The liver may be the organ most vulnerable to damage from drinking and alcohol-related liver disease is the leading cause of death from excessive drinking

The valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus relaxes when you drink

Acetaldehyde causes oxidative stress in cells

Alcohol is primarily metabolized in the liver

Regular alcohol use is associated with higher blood pressure and increased risk of hypertension

Alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate while drinking

Alcohol affects the cardiovascular system

The risk of mouth and throat cancers increases by 13 percent with one drink per day

Acetaldehyde is a carcinogen

Acetaldehyde is nasty stuff

Alcohol can be addictive for some

Drinking temporarily increases dopamine levels

Tissues most at risk from drinking are those in direct contact with alcohol

Alcohol alters the brain’s immune system ramping up inflammation which can damage neurons

Drinking alcohol can have profound effects on the brain and body

Stacking habits can give your brain more positive reinforcement than monotasking alone

Brains may not like change but they do really like rewards

Overloading the brain can lead to mental fatigue