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Boost Cognitive Abilities with Moderate Alcohol Consumption
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia College of Public Health has found that moderate alcohol consumption in middle to older
Smart People: Less Athletic, More Alcohol
Intelligent People Share Certain Characteristics, Study Finds Intelligence quotient (IQ) tests have long been used to measure a person’s intelligence, but recent studies suggest that
Half a Glass of Beer Can Cause Vision Problems
A new study published in The Journal of Physiology by scientists at NASA Ames Research Center has found that the current legal blood alcohol limit
Underestimating Alcohol Intake
Many people underestimate their blood alcohol level, according to a recent experiment conducted by scientists at the University of Witten/Herdecke in Germany. The study, published
Alcohol can’t chase away negative feelings.
Alcohol is often used by many people to suppress negative emotions. However, according to a study, the drug actually intensifies depressive feelings. Researchers at the
Alcohol Boosts Brain Cell Diffusion
Regular alcohol consumption can lead to changes in the brain that cause the happiness hormone dopamine to spread more strongly, which can lead to addiction
New Sensor Detects Methanol in Alcohol
A new device has been developed that can detect whether alcohol has been mixed with methanol in just two minutes. Additionally, the device can read
5+ Beers a Week Increases Mortality
A recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge has found that the current alcohol consumption limits set by various countries are too high. The
Alcohol-induced brain damage persists
Alcohol consumption can cause inflammation in the brain, which continues to damage nerve tissue even after weeks of abstinence. In Germany, only three percent of
Genetically Modified Drink Prevents Hangovers
A new probiotic has been developed that claims to prevent the onset of alcohol-induced headaches, commonly known as hangovers. The probiotic, created by startup ZBiotics,
