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 …

Jun 21, 2024 · Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious …

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 4, 2025 · It's always wise to check with your doctor — she should be able to help you decide whether it is best for you to cut back or to abstain. People who are dependent on alcohol, or …

Aug 19, 2025 · Is a nightly glass of wine — or two, even — good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol …

Apr 14, 2025 · If you choose to drink alcohol, it’s important to drink in moderation. Understand how heavy drinking can affect your health and when drinking is “risky.”

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 …

Jul 10, 2025 · If your motivation for drinking alcohol is to get health benefits, it’s best to get those benefits in another way, such as through diet and exercise.

Oct 7, 2024 · Excessive drinking includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, underage drinking, and drinking during pregnancy. Excessive drinking on an occasion or over time increases your risk …

Feb 15, 2024 · Alcohol’s effects go far beyond hangovers. Prolonged drinking affects your liver, brain, immune system and more. Learn why.