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A new study offers an explanation for why light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with lower risk of heart disease. For the first time, researchers found that alcohol, in light to moderate quantities, was associated with long-term reductions in stress signaling in the brain. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]
Think of it like a roller coaster ride – one that women taking combined contraceptive pills may not want to take. A recent study found that women using these pills were at a greater risk of developing depression compared to those who did not. This risk increased by a whopping 73% during the first two […]
Binge drinking during adolescence can permanently affect brain cells, a recent study on mice has revealed. Just like a reckless driver who causes permanent damage to the road, heavy alcohol consumption in adolescence can cause long-lasting changes in the brain’s neurons. These changes impair the brain’s ability to signal and communicate effectively, much like a […]
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