Sober living

People with an alcohol allergy experience a reaction after as little as 1 milliliter of pure alcohol or a mouthful of wine or beer (about 10 milliliters). Why some people experience allergic reactions to alcohol – when small amounts are already produced by the body naturally – is yet unknown […]

Some other lifestyle factors can influence the specific effects of alcohol on longevity. For instance, combining alcohol with smoking dramatically increases cancer risk. On the other hand, maintaining a generally healthy lifestyle and having access to good healthcare may help mitigate certain alcohol-related risks. Modest alcohol consumption was previously thought […]