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Existing data seems to show that Americans are drinking less alcohol than they used to. A Gallup survey conducted in 2025 showed declining consumption, which is expected to continue this year. It appears that some people are finally absorbing the messages about the health dangers posed by alcohol, especially as…

The evidence about the negative health effects of alcohol has been building for years. Study after study has demonstrated that alcohol can negatively impact your brain, your cardiovascular system, your liver, and your immune system, in addition to solid evidence linking alcohol to an increased risk for several types of…

It’s time to put down your highball and take a look at some of the most recent data regarding alcohol consumption and the health risks it poses to your physical and cognitive health. While we’ve previously shared the ongoing research about how alcohol can affect your health and well-being, there…

The debate about drinking alcohol appears to be continuing unabated. On one side, we have evidence that drinking alcohol continues to be a popular activity among older adults. According to a recent analysis of credit card spending by The Bank of America Institute, Baby Boomers’ spending at bars was up…

Here’s a sobering statistic: The number of deaths caused by alcohol-associated diseases more than doubled during the years 1999-2020. According to a study published in The American Journal of Medicine, in 2020, nearly 50,000 people, aged 25-85, died in the United States as a result of such alcohol-caused illnesses as…

Time to put down your glass of bubbly, because there’s nothing to celebrate in the latest news about alcohol and aging. As we’ve written in previous posts, there is mounting evidence that even small amounts of alcohol can be harmful to your health. That’s coupled with data that shows drinking…