OMRF physician-scientist Dr. Hal Scofield opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: About 15 years ago at my yearly check-up, my physician asked if I drink alcohol. When I replied that I enjoyed a beer or […]
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Bodywork: Understanding what it means to drink in moderation
Despite years of hearing otherwise, I recently read that even moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits.
Bodywork: How does alcohol affect sleep?
After a drink or two, I notice that I fall asleep faster than usual. But, increasingly, I find that sleep doesn’t last, as I awaken in the middle of the night and often have a hard time getting back to sleep. What’s going on?
Bodywork: Should we empty our glasses for a ‘Dry January’?
“Dry January” has become increasingly popular. But does abstaining from alcohol for a single month in a year really make a difference?
How hangovers work (and how to avoid them)
Understanding the science of overindulgence might help avoid the pain.
