It appears humans aren’t the only ones who like consuming alcohol. Scientists have discovered that chimpanzees also drink alcohol for recreation. Watch the video below to learn more.
Category: Blog
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Where in America do They Consume the Most Alcohol
This interesting video investigates which American states consume the most and least alcohol. Watch the video from Bloomberg here,
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Study Reveals Immune System Boosted by Moderate Alcohol Consumption
A recent alcohol study shows that moderate alcohol consumption is a boost to the immune system.
Drinking may help you boost your immune system as long as its done moderately, it may even help you avoid getting sick this flu season.
The study was published in the science journal Vaccine. Click here to read more.
In addition to boosting the immune system and helping ward of pesky viruses, alcohol consumption has in the past been shown to aid heart health, just make sure its done moderately.
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Australian Women Presenting at Emergency Rooms due to Alcohol on the Rise
Even more reason to ensure Responsible Service of Alcohol laws are enforced has come to light in the revelation that the number of Australian women presenting at hospital emergency rooms due to alcohol related violence is at an all time high.
According to a study by The National Drug Research Institute, women being injured due to alcohol-fuelled violence is on the rise, at an even faster pace than men. The subjects in the study included drinkers and non-drinkers who were affected by alcohol. Read more here.
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Does Drinking Alcohol Really Increase Your Appetite?
We’ve all heard that drinking alcohol boosts your appetite, but how true is it?
According to a new study published by The American Obesity Society, consuming alcohol while in an atmosphere suffused by cooking aromas heightens activity in the hypothalamus and the brain’s reward system, resulting in an increased consumption rate- good news for restaurant owners, bad news for dieters.
This phenomenon is known as “the aperitif effect”. Find out more here.
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Palcohol Vic Ban Not Nationally Enforced
The ban on powdered alcohol (palchol) which was instituted in Victoria will not be enforced nationally, with each state having to make the decision on whether or not to ban palcohol.
The ban in Victoria will be enforced from 1 July 2015.
Read more here.
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Australian Wines Win at Prestigious Wine Awards
Australian wines are amongst the best in the world and the latest Decanter World Wine Awards is evidence of that.
Five Australian wines have won at the international awards during which 35 International Trophies were awarded from a total of 15,929 wines tasted at the beginning of the judging process.
Click here for more.
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Why you Should avoid Mixing Alcohol and Caffeine
We’ve heard that mixing alcohol and energy drinks is bad for you, but does that go for all caffeine drinks? This video explains why you should avoid mixing caffeine drinks with alcohol.
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How Does Alcohol Affect the Digestion of High Fat Meals
Have you ever wondered how alcohol affects the digestion of fatty meals? Is the effect positive or negative, does digestion slow down or speed up? Watch this interesting video to find out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cFHmwxdXUc
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Can Alcohol Help with Insomnia
We’ve heard that a glass of wine can help you fall asleep, how true is it? If you suffer from the odd case of insomnia now and then, perhaps a glass of wine can help. Watch this video to find out…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynuoT-EXC5I