Does increased knowledge about the health implications of alcohol lead to more informed choices about drinking limits?

Jan 14, 2025 ... The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults of legal drinking age (21 or older) should not drink alcohol or drink in moderation if they choose ... New research shows that stopping drinking – including at moderate levels – may lead to health problems including depression and a reduced capacity of the brain ... Aug 22, 2024 ... Many people consider themselves to be moderate drinkers. In reality ... if you regularly drink as much as 14 units per week, it is best to spread ... Oct 1, 2023 ... A decade ago scientists and public health experts agreed with me. A drink or two a day was safely within most public health guidelines, and ... A pattern of drinking that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 g/dL (0.08%) or more. Typically: for women 4+ drinks, for men 5+ drinks, in about 2 ... Evidence shows that excessive alcohol consumption increases a person's risk of developing dementia. Drinking alcohol in moderation has not been conclusively ... May 18, 2018 ... “NIAAA undermined its own scientific integrity by soliciting and accepting alcohol industry funding to study the health 'benefits' of alcohol.” ... The review found that the methodology of many previous studies was flawed and that risk of myriad health problems increased significantly after less than two ... Our findings identified key differences in the biological health of moderate drinkers compared to those that abstain from drinking. Aug 8, 2023 ... A study reports that moderate alcohol consumption (1-14 drinks per week) reduces activity in the amygdala, the region of the brain involved in the stress ...