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 …

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 …

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 …

Jun 21, 2024 · When it comes to alcohol, if you don't drink, don't start for health reasons. Drinking moderately if you're otherwise healthy may be a risk you're willing to take. But heavy drinking …

Dec 16, 2025 · The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Jun 6, 2023 · We know that drinking too much can harm your health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that if adults (age 21 and older) choose to drink alcohol, drinking less …

Binge drinking, or heavy episodic drinking, is drinking alcoholic beverages intending to become intoxicated by heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period, but definitions vary …

May 4, 2024 · Here are some ways to drink responsibly, provided you do not have a drinking problem, are of legal age to drink alcohol, and are not pregnant:

Jul 31, 2025 · Those who drink to excess, frequently misuse alcohol, or are diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) may be at risk for significant long-term health conditions.

Jun 11, 2024 · Alcohol use disorder (sometimes called alcoholism) is a common medical condition. In this disorder, people can’t stop drinking, even when drinking affects their health, …