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  • Sleep Problems could be Another Symptom of Foetal Alcohol Exposure

    If you’re pregnant, Australian guidelines say you should avoid alcohol completely during pregnancy and an increasingly large body of research is mounting to prove that this is the best approach.

    The most recent research emerged out of the US, where alcohol exposure has been linked to poor sleep.

    Researchers used lab mice and injected them with alcohol. They noticed that mice injected with alcohol a week after birth, the equivalent to 3 months of alcohol exposure in the womb, did not get as much slow wave sleep as the other mice.

    Slow wave sleep is restorative and turns events into long lasting  memories. The alcohol exposed mice were also hyperactive and had memory problems.

    Read more at http://www.aww.com.au/latest-news/news-stories/alcohol-exposure-in-the-womb-can-lead-to-sleep-problems-25684

  • Make Way for Craft and Low Carb Beers

    A recent survey by popular website TheShout.com revealed that craft and low carb beers are set for the most growth this year.

    Most of the voters in the survey believed that craft beer would continue to boom – 50.91 per cent of voters.

    The results of the survey reflect the most recent stats from IRi which showed that to 3 January 2016, craft beer accounted for 6.5 per cent of the off-premise packaged beer market by value.

    Low carb beer came in second place with 21.82 per cent of the votes.

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/02/29/article/Poll-Craft-and-low-carb-beers-set-for-growth-in-2016/BWTFAOFKTB.html

  • Things You Should Avoid Eating before a Night out Drinking

    When you’re planning a big night out its probably best you avoid certain foods.

    Salty snacks are a big “no-no” because they will dehydrate you and as you know alcohol already does that.

    Instead have foods like cucumber and watermelon that are loaded with water.

    While salads are always a healthy option, before drinking they aren’t such a good choice. That’s because its like going out on an empty stomach and you get drunk alot quicker.

    Sushi is another food you should avoid, mostly because you’ll be dunking it into a lot of soy sauce which is loaded with salt so same situation as salty snacks.

    Read more at http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/news/g2669/what-not-to-eat-before-drinking/

  • Scotch Shortage Over The Next Decade

    A scotch shortage may be on the horizon and it may last for more than a decade. Bad news for scotch lovers!

    According to a post on CNNMoney the world may be running out of old single malt Scotch whiskey, due to the increasing global demand.

    The shortage is in large to do with its popularity growing in China and much of Asia where Scotch demand is high. In fact Asia now receives one fifth of the world’s scotch exports. Add to that the fact that scotch consumption has trippled in the US over the last few year. So if you’re afraid of running out of your favorite tipple, you may want to stock up now.

    Source : http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a42729/single-malt-scotch-whiskey-shortage/

  • Alcohol Violence Plaguing Hospitals In New Zealand

    According to a recent article, alcohol fuelled violence is plaguing New Zealand emergency departments with intoxicated patients, most frequently hurting themselves.

    Similarly to Australia, New Zealand is struggling to get alcohol fuelled harm under control, with one in 12 people in Australasian emergency rooms there due to alcohol.

    According to a 2014 survey, the volume of patients causing more disruption than metamphetamine.

    According to Waikatos emergency department, doctors and nurses are being exposed to alcohol fuelled violence and many patients are harming themselves, falling over and breaking bones.

    Often police with dogs and tasers are needed to calm these intoxicated people down.

    A recent study found one in eight presentations during peak times was alcohol related.

    Read more: http://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/alcohol-fuelled-violence-commonplace-in-hospitals-2016030712#ixzz42okw6nw9

  • There’s more to Mexican Alcohol than Tequila

    Maybe you weren’t aware but Mexico’s first alcoholic offering wasn’t tequila, it was a more smoky tasting drink called Mezcal.

    Recently Mezcal has been gaining in popularity around the world and nowadays you can probably find it at the best bars in the country.

    There are some similarities with tequila, for example its also made from the agave plant that grows in the desert and strictly speaking tequila is actually a variant of mezcal. The difference is that tequila is made only from Espadin agave while mezcal can be made from dozens of different agave variations.

    Find out more at http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/news/a42692/guide-to-mezcal/

  • Wine Is Our Favourite Drink Thanks to Women

    Roy Morgan Research revealed that 37.6 per cent of Australian adults drank beer in any 4 week period last year and 45.1 per cent drank wine.

    Wine dominated over beer last year and this can be attributed to the number of female Australian adults consuming the beverage.

    In 2015, 4.6 million Australian women over the age of 18 drank wine of some kind, white, red, sparkling etc in an average 4 weeks. This is in comparison to 3.7 million men.

    Research shows that 69.3 per cent of female drinkers consumed white wine over the time period. White wine was the most popular, followe by red wine and sparkling wine and then fortified.

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/03/07/article/Female-drinkers-help-make-wine-the-nations-most-popular-drink/LIXCKLROUG.html

  • Make Your Glassware Last Longer with these tips

    Replacing your glassware can be a costly and time-consuming endevour which is why prolonging the lifespan of your glasses is important. In this video you’ll learn 3 ways to make your glasses last longer.

  • Try These Affordable Cocktails

    There’s no disputing cocktails are delicious but they can also be some of the most expensive alcohol drinks because often so much goes into them. Let’s watch  this how-to video on how to make affordable cocktails without compromising on the taste.

  • Booze Tax to Raise $39billion

    According to a new report, increasing the price of alcohol would result in billions of dollars of revenue annually.

    Although not everyone is happy about the prospect of higher alcohol prices particularly on cheap wine and cider, it would boost tax revenue by $2.9 billion a year and a report says it will also benefit public health.

    According to the report a spike of 10 per cent in alcohol excise would result in a 9.4 per cent decrease in alcohol harms.

    FARE suggests the increased tax revenue be spent in the health system to help chronic disease prevention and research.  Source: http://www.9news.com.au/health/2016/03/08/00/19/booze-price-hike-good-for-health-report