Jan 14, 2025 · Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. You can lower your health risks by drinking less or choosing not to drink. Your liver can only process small …

Drinking is the act of ingesting water or other liquids into the body through the mouth, proboscis, or elsewhere. Humans drink by swallowing, completed by peristalsis in the esophagus. The …

Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways and can affect the way the brain looks and works. These disruptions can change mood and behavior and make it harder to think …

Jun 21, 2024 · Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious …

Aug 19, 2025 · Is a nightly glass of wine — or two, even — good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol …

Apr 14, 2025 · If you choose to drink alcohol, it’s important to drink in moderation. Understand how heavy drinking can affect your health and when drinking is “risky.”

Jan 27, 2025 · For millions of people, alcohol is a regular part of their lives. But there are many downsides to drinking — some familiar, others less well appreciated. And concerns about the …

6 days ago · If you’re going to drink, what’s the ‘healthiest’ way to do it? Studies now show health risks rise sharply even at a few drinks a week. Cutting back, even a little, can make a …

Jul 10, 2025 · Keep reading to learn about the effects of alcohol on the body and the potential benefits of drinking or not drinking it.

Oct 7, 2024 · Excessive drinking includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, underage drinking, and drinking during pregnancy. Excessive drinking on an occasion or over time increases your risk …