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Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder and raises the risk of stroke by five-fold. (Photo: ANI)

Frequent drinking can lead to atrial fibrillation

Studies reveal that frequent drinking more dangerous than infrequent binge drinking.

18 Oct 2019 11:06 AM

It shows that consuming alcohol is a sign of celebrations on occasions

Greeting cards portraying alcohol homogenise binge drinking, says study.

Birthdays and Christmas wishes through alcohol themed greeting cards generalise habit of binge drinking.

25 Dec 2018 3:59 PM

Hangover symptoms include fatigue, dehydration, a headache or muscle aches, dizziness, shakiness, rapid heartbeat.

Mindful drinking, eating can prevent hangover, says study

76 per cent of adults experience some type of hangover after a drinking session.

21 Nov 2018 4:49 PM

Nearly 80% of the city’s youth are likely to go out and drink once a week, including 43% consuming hard drinks while around 35% per cent in this age group smoke 20 cigarettes a day.

Hectic life pushing Delhiites towards drinking, smoking

At 44%, women smoke more than men (32%) transparent periodic elections.

02 Oct 2018 1:21 AM

The study says that men who have a small regular drink are less likely to be a flop than drunkards.

Drinking pint of beer a day helps boost men's performance in bed

Drinking more than a pint a day did not increase the benefits, scientists found.

29 Sep 2018 1:09 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking responsibly is the secret to good health: Study

Previous studies have shown that convincing people to change their behaviour requires a comprehensive approach.

17 Jul 2018 11:27 AM

Boozing and its biological implications on young adults

The findings indicated drinking that is not considered excessive has adverse effects on young people, both metabolism and grey matter.

30 Jun 2018 1:12 PM

Somebody who's depressed won't consciously know he's doing it, so you'll probably spot the signs first. (Photo: PIxabay)

5 signs of male depression

Men between the age of 40 and 44 are the most at risk, with this age group recording the highest number of deaths in 2015.

13 Jun 2018 7:02 PM

The percentage of 12- to 21-year-olds who start using marijuana before other substances has increased significantly over the past decade. (Photo: Pixabay)

Young prefer Marijuana over cigarettes, alcohol

Greater numbers of youth start with marijuana as their first drug, there's an increasing need for public interventions, treatment services.

19 May 2018 10:46 AM

Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm, characterised by a rapid and irregular beating of the atria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking, boozing boosts atrial fibrillation

The researchers identified smoking, alcohol consumption, body mass index, blood pressure, diabetes.

01 May 2018 4:14 PM

Study offers evidence that rebalancing some of the 700 types of bacteria in the mouth, or oral microbiome, could potentially reverse or prevent some health problems tied to drinking. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking may increase mouth bacteria that cause cancer, heart disease

Study offers clear evidence that drinking is bad for maintaining a healthy balance of microbes in the mouth.

26 Apr 2018 9:41 AM

Symptoms of PMS include mood swings, breast tenderness, fatigue, irritability and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds heavy drinking linked to worse PMS

Alcohol increases PMS risk by altering the level of hormones, such as gonadotropin, during the menstrual cycle.

24 Apr 2018 8:04 AM

Erectile dysfunction by far remains one of the largest conditions affecting men. (Photo: Representational Image)

Here are 10 times Viagra should not be taken

There are times that Viagra shouldn't be taken - here's all you need to know.

30 Mar 2018 4:02 PM

Being sedentary is also associated with weight gain and greater body fat. (Photo: Pixabay)

Binge watching TV for hours may up cancer risk in men: study

It's interesting that only men who watched a lot of TV had an increased risk of bowel cancer, but not women.

11 Mar 2018 2:45 PM

Heavy drinkers may be more likely than other adults to develop dementia, especially in middle age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alcohol abuse tied to higher risk of early dementia

Chronic heavy drinking is most important modifiable risk factor for dementia onset in both genders.

08 Mar 2018 8:44 AM

A still from a Hollywood movie Trainwreck

Knowing your drinking limits!

Many people call in their friends to help them out while they get high.

05 Mar 2018 3:48 AM

From too much saliva, to being drunk, women list the biggest turn offs in the bedroom. (Photo: AFP)

Find out about sex habits women dislike

Here are habits women find completely unappealing while having sex.

27 Feb 2018 5:12 PM

Alcohol-related aggression is caused by changes in the prefrontal cortex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why people get aggressive after drinking decoded

The results of the current study are also consistent with several psychological theories of alcohol-related aggression.

13 Feb 2018 2:39 PM

Alarming number of people are turning to alcohol to cope with stress, survey reveals

Experts urge for a call to action to deal with this issue before it becomes a bigger problem.

15 Jan 2018 1:23 PM

The researchers concluded that male scents might instigate drinking because there is a cultural association between alcohol and having sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Your man's scent can turn you into a boozer

According to a recent study, the mere scent of a man can make a woman drink more alcohol than usual.

04 Jan 2018 10:40 AM

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