Alcohol affects far more than your liver. From your brain to your heart, every sip triggers changes that can influence both your short-term performance and long-term health.

For years, many people believed that moderate drinking—especially a daily glass of red wine—could be good for the heart.

Alcohol use has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But new research from the Texas A&M ...

Alcohol use has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But new research from Texas A&M ...

It's well-established that consuming alcohol can have negative effects on overall health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that moderate drinking may have health risks, ...

Share on Pinterest Heavy drinking can cause brain abnormalities that could increase the risk for cognitive decline. Image credit: Martí Sans/Stocksy. The full effects of drinking are something experts ...

Share on Pinterest Research has found that what you drink may matter as much as how much you drink. Image Credit: Viktor Solomin/Stocksy Recent research suggests that both the type and amount of ...

Drinking causes 1 in every 20 deaths worldwide. Perversely, because its harms are so widespread and longstanding and well ...

Drinking alcohol poses various health and safety risks for older adults, such as exacerbating balance problems and increasing fall risk. This is due in part to the physical effects of aging. Having a ...