Giving up alcohol for a month or longer has become very popular in recent years, with trends like “Dry January” encouraging people to participate by…
The link between alcohol use in pregnant women and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, (adverse health issues and cognitive impairments found in babies due to the…
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While there is a lot of grey area when it comes to what you should and shouldn’t consume during pregnancy, the research is clear that…
When you love someone, it is natural to want to help them when they are struggling, and to do things that make them happy. When…
You are probably familiar with inflammation as it relates to bodily injury. When you break a bone or strain a muscle, your body reacts by…
The kidneys are two truly amazing organs. They do multiple jobs critical to keeping your body running smoothly, including filtering your blood and regulating hydration. …
Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a person stops breathing several times during the night. Sleep apnea might cause an individual to wake…
If you believe you have developed an addiction to alcohol, and that drinking is controlling your life, you may have tried Alcoholics Anonymous at some…
Early sobriety comes with its fair share of challenges—some are expected, others, not so much. One circumstance you might not anticipate until it happens is…