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… Alcohol and aging Last updated July 10, 2024 Research shows that drinking alcohol can contribute to chronic diseases, … as well as occasional excessive use of alcohol, can harm your health. If you have been drinking heavily all your …
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… Diabetes and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview People who have … with alcohol. Before you drink, consider a few things: Is your diabetes well controlled? Do you know how drinking alcohol can affect you? Do you have high blood …
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… Food and your health Overview Tips on eating habits, planning ahead and … and learn how to make lifelong positive changes to improve your health. Image Plan, shop and prepare Resources for meal …
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… Alcohol Withdrawal On this page: Condition … and then cut down on how much you drink or suddenly stop drinking, you may go through some physical and emotional … problems. That's because the alcohol is clearing out of your system. This is called withdrawal. Clearing the alcohol …
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… Drug Use and Your Health On this page: Facts About Drug … information about drug use in young people, see the topic Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People . Why do some people … Other substances that might cause a problem Alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol can harm the liver, pancreas, …
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… Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy On this page: Overview Related … muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. If your heart gets weaker, you may develop heart failure. … muscles (alcoholic myopathy). Treatment includes quitting drinking. Quitting drinking often results in improved heart …
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… Sugar Alcohols On this page: Overview Overview Sugar alcohols are … effect on it. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: … the effects of substances on emotions, schoolwork, and health. If you have a family history of substance use, talk …
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… Alcohol and young people Last updated July 1, 2024 Any … in young people. It’s safest for young people to delay drinking for as long as possible, but if you do choose to … it’s important to learn about alcohol, it’s effects on your body, and how you can reduce your risks. The less you …
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… Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated August 11, 2013 Did you … about the dangers of nitrates in well water, see the HealthLink BC file Nitrate Contamination in Well Water. To …
