Many Americans drink more than usual this time of year – as much as double, according to some studies. But drinking more isn’t just happening around the holidays. Today, why alcohol consumption has gone up in recent years, and the deadly consequences.
Nov 24
You can avoid overspending on the holidays. Here’s how.
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It’s the most wonderful time of the year and, if you’re not careful, it could be the most expensive. The day after Thanksgiving has historically been the official start of the holiday shopping season, but we’ve ... Show More
22m 49s
Nov 22
Could you give up your smartphone for a month?
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A group in D.C. ditched their smartphones for a month. Washington Post reporter Brittany Shammas joined them. Here’s what she learned.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) ... Show More
23m 11s
Oct 2023
Is binge drinking over in the UK?
Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for a man, or 4 or more drinks for a woman, in about 2 hours, and the UK has a rather notorious reputation for drinking to excess, especially when abroad.
But according to a 2022 survey from Drinkaware, 26 % so nearly a thi ... Show More
4m 22s
Dec 2023
Copa para hoy, resaca para mañana: así reacciona nuestro cuerpo al alcohol
<p>Hace 10.000 años los humanos ya fabricaban cerveza. Y sufrían resaca. En España, aunque ha aumentado el consumo de estupefacientes con respecto al año pasado, el alcohol sigue siendo la droga más habitual. La hemos normalizado, a pesar de sus riesgos. Y su consumo está cambian ... Show More
19m 15s
Nov 2019
Qu'est-ce que l'alcoolisme mondain ?
L’alcoolisme mondain correspond à une consommation d’alcool faible mais quasi-quotidienne, dans des contextes sociaux, et sans impression de dépendance. Pourtant, l’alcoolisme mondain est une réelle menace pour la santé. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie pri ... Show More
3m 35s