alcohol
A new discovery: Want to drink less – remove the largest serving sizes
In England, a study found that when 21 places stopped offering the biggest size of wine, they sold less wine overall. The researchers wanted to see if making the sizes of alcoholic drinks smaller could help people drink less.
Kate Yakimchuk research health Psychology 27 January 2024
Beverage ideas: Make a tincture – add frozen cherries!
If you like having a collection of alcoholic beverages at home, and enjoy the home-made ones, then you probably have a few tinctures at home, too. The best thing about them is that they often taste amazing, and they also are extremely easy to prepare.
Kate Yakimchuk drinks Cooking 24 January 2024
A new discovery: Roots of heavy drinking – peptide influence
Drinking alcohol for a long time can change the brain and cause stress-related effects that make people keep drinking. A team of specialists have found new aspects that affect that bad habit and its influence.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain damage Psychology 11 January 2024
A new study: Alcohol affects your cardiovascular health – in both ways
New research shows that the way alcohol affects our bodies in relation to cardiovascular disease (CVD) is more complicated than we thought. In this study, scientists looked at how alcohol consumption affects certain substances called metabolites that circulate in our bodies.
Kate Yakimchuk research heart health healthy food tips Cooking 3 January 2024
Future Dads Shouldn't Drink: A New Study
Everyone knows that future moms shouldn't drink, but people often forget about the fact that future dads should be sober too. Researchers found that the negative effects of alcohol on sperm last much longer than previously thought, extending beyond a month.
Kate Yakimchuk research health baby health Psychology 24 December 2023
Holidays Are Full Of Unhealthy Habits: A New Experiment
During the festive season, which is meant for joy, many Americans face difficulty maintaining their health due to a busy schedule. In a survey, two-thirds of respondents acknowledged overeating, almost 45% reported taking a break from exercise, and more than half felt tired with reduced personal time.
Kate Yakimchuk holidays research healthy food Psychology 21 December 2023
Making a tincture at home: It's time to experiment!
If you want to surprise your guests with something special during holidays, then you can try making your own tincture at home! Tinctures are relatively easy to make, and they allow you to experiment with different herbs, fruits, berries, and also spices.
Kate Yakimchuk drinks ideas holidays Cooking 22 November 2023
Beer is the worst for people losing weight: Nutritionist's tips
Lots of people love drinking beer occasionally - it's refreshing, light, and it seems that you can drink a lot of it easily. Meanwhile, even though beer doesn't contain lots of alcohol, it's basically the worst drink you can choose if you want to lose some weight.
Kate Yakimchuk dieting calories Cooking 13 November 2023
Why fizzy alcohol make you drunk faster: Know your drinks
Lots of people choose to mix alcohol with fizzy drinks like Cola at parties simply because they like the taste, but this combination has one effect. For some reason, fizzy alcohol can make you drunk faster, so it's a pretty tricky drink of choice.
Kate Yakimchuk drinks health tips Cooking 8 November 2023
Understanding alcohol withdrawal headache: A new study
About 283 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol use disorder, a health issue that can be really tough to deal with. One big reason is that when they stop, they get terrible headaches, and they know that drinking can make the headache go away.
Kate Yakimchuk research headache brain Psychology 1 November 2023
When alcohol-based cleaners are not allowed: Housekeeping tips
While alcohol-based cleaners tend to be very effective, you can't use them in all situations. Some surfaces can be easily damaged by alcohol, so you can accidentally do more harm than good.
Kate Yakimchuk damage cleaning tips Helpful tips 26 October 2023
Alcohol-based cleaner damage: Housekeeping tips
While alcohol-based cleaners can be very effective, you can't use them for cleaning lots of painted surfaces, or else you can damage them. If you accidentally damaged the paint, then you still can try to fix the problem - but you need to act quickly.
Kate Yakimchuk paint cleaning tips Helpful tips 19 October 2023
Dads taking parental leave are safer from alcohol problems: A new study
Lots of men risk being hospitalized due to alcohol-related problems, but researchers seem to find a way to reduce risks. A new study conducted by a team of specialists found that males who take parental leave have a lower risk of being hospitalized due to various alcohol problems.
Kate Yakimchuk research fathers Psychology 15 October 2023
Substance abuse leads to intelligence disability: A new study
You might have noticed that correlation before, but now a study proves it - substance abuse decreases intelligence of your kids. Children whose parents have problems with substance abuse have a higher risk of intellectual disability, even if it's only the dad who has the problem.
Kate Yakimchuk research intelligence children parents Psychology 8 October 2023
You can't clean everything with alcohol: Housekeeping tips
When getting rid of dirt, lots of people use alcohol and cleaners that contain it - simply because it's highly effective. While it's actually really effective, it can also cause lots of problems, because it can damage different types of surfaces.
Kate Yakimchuk cleaning tips mistakes Helpful tips 4 October 2023
How alcohol is tied to better heart health: A new study on stress and health
You've probably heard that a bit of alcohol can help you improve your hearth health, but why? A recent study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital explored the link between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and its effect on heart disease risk.
Kate Yakimchuk research health heart stress Cooking 30 September 2023
Alcohol does not protect you from T2D: A new study on drinks and diabetes
People often have misconceptions about alcohol drinks - and one of them is that they can somehow help you to prevent type 2 diabetes. A new experiment looked at whether having one or two drinks a day could protect against certain health problems like obesity and T2D.
Kate Yakimchuk research diabetes health Cooking 30 September 2023
How alcohol affects your digestion: Moderation is key
Alcohol can have several effects on the digestive system, impacting various stages of the digestion process. While sometimes it seems that it has no effect at all, different types and amounts of alcohol can leave a huge impact.
Kate Yakimchuk digestion health Cooking 12 August 2023
Alcohol isn't decor: Why you shouldn't use elite alcohol bottles to decorate your house
Manufacturers create lots of attractive bottles for elite alcohol, and some brands are just too recognizable, and that's why some people love displaying their elite alcohol collections. While it may seem tempting to repurpose elite alcohol bottles as decorative items in your house, there are several reasons why it's generally not recommended.
Kate Yakimchuk interior tips interior mistakes decoration House Design 22 July 2023
Heavy drinkers have higher brain inflammation risks: Lear more about human brain
We all know that heavy drinkers damage their brains, but new research shows that consequences can be even more damaging than we thought. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) involves a destructive cycle between brain changes and unusual behaviors.
Kate Yakimchuk drinks brain brain damage research Psychology 14 July 2023