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Weight-loss tips for men: Beer

September 1, 2016 SrijitaBeer, for, Men, Tips:, weight-loss:

Weight-loss expert Andrew Dickson has advice for men on a favourite topic: beer. Beer is a problem for men. It’s as simple as that. It’s the average bloke’s socially acceptable way to catch up with a mate, or relax after mowing the lawns. It’s the main feature of Friday afternoon ‘beer-o’clock’. I got suckered in by this social norm when I was overweight – I drank beer every day and extra on the weekends. I still love beer – most varieties, and most blends. It’s refreshing, cool and easy. What…

Alcohol and your health

September 1, 2016 SrijitaAlcohol, and, Health, Your

You might enjoy the odd tipple, but how much do you know about what’s happening inside your body after a drink or two? And what are the effects for now and in the long term? Karen Fittall investigates. On the one hand, we’re told that enjoying a glass of red is a heart-healthy habit. On the other, research continues to show a link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of high blood pressure and cancer. Likewise, while some studies show that moderate drinking can actually improve bone density, others…

Slow your sips

September 1, 2016 Srijitasips, slow, Your

Do you find you’ve polished off your tipple before your drinking companion has got halfway through theirs? You may want to switch glasses for the next round. A study of 160 social drinkers found that being served beer in a straight glass, rather than a curved one, slowed drinking time by nearly 60 per cent. [“source-indiatimes”]

In the drink

September 1, 2016 SrijitaDrink, In, The

In an independent survey conducted by Canstar Blue, 38 per cent of the 1437 surveyed New Zealanders said they regularly have five or more standard alcoholic drinks at one sitting on the weekend. Geographically, the biggest drinkers in this survey were in Dunedin (42 per cent), then Christchurch (40 per cent). Of the four main centres, the Aucklanders surveyed (37 per cent) were the least likely to indulge in more than five drinks at one time. The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) recommends adult men consume no more…

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

September 1, 2016 SrijitaAlcohol, disorder, Fetal, spectrum

Christine Rogan, Alcohol Healthwatch health promotion advisor and FASD project coordinator explains a common, preventable cause of disability in children. What is fetal alcohol syndrome? Fetal alcohol syndrome (FASD) is caused by alcohol consumed during pregnancy. FAS, however, is only part of the story. Science has recognised that alcohol causes a wide range of developmental disorders and most have no outward physical signs associated with the syndrome. FAS is part of a range of outcomes called Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD is a leading preventable cause of intellectual disability…

Women sipping their way to high cholesterol

September 1, 2016 SrijitaCholesterol, High;, Sipping, their, to, Way, Women

Sugary drinks can contribute to poor heart health. A five-year study of more than 4000 US women aged 46-84, without cardiovascular disease, found that those who drank two or more sugary beverages a day were four times more likely to develop high triglycerides — an indication of poor heart health — even if they didn’t gain weight. [“source-indiatimes”]