Anyone who’s ever noticed that they feel more relaxed or outgoing after having a drink or two has seen firsthand alcohol’s impact on the brain. But as you may have guessed, beyond the feel-good vibes, ...

Short-term, alcohol slows brain processing, triggers the reward system, reduces stress and pain, impairs spatial thinking, and can cause memory lapses or blackouts. Long-term, alcohol damages the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 2025 study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine found that any amount of alcohol increases dementia risk, even light ...

For years, many have clung to the comforting notion that moderate alcohol consumption might be harmless or even beneficial. However, a groundbreaking study published in the medical journal Neurology ...

Feel like giving up dry January? Expert tips for staying free of alcohol - Telling friends and family makes all the ...

Stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate physical and mental changes. The timeline and intensity vary depending on drinking patterns, overall health, and individual factors. When a person stops ...

Editor’s note: Opinion content expressed by columnists is solely the opinion of that person and not the Daily Journal. In less than a week, Indiana is set to execute Benjamin Ritchie, a man with ...

CEO of Alcohol Forum Ireland Paula Leonard has raised more than €5,000 by taking on a swim a day for one month in Donegal’s ...