Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...

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May 1, 2025 -- How much alcohol is actually safe – and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health, to explore what ...

A 2022 study of more than 36,000 high-quality MRI brain scans found drinking four units of alcohol a day – two beers, or two glasses of wine – can cause structural damage and brain volume loss ...

A 2025 study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine found that any amount of alcohol increases dementia risk, even light drinking of one to three drinks a week. Researchers from Oxford, Yale, and ...

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Taking a month off alcohol can support better sleep, mood, focus, digestion, and hydration.You may see visible improvements ...