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  • Here’s How to Drink Moderately

    With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s as good a time as any to get your drinking under control, particularly given all the temptation you’re likely to face over the coming months.

    If you’re trying to start drinking more responsibly and moderately, here are some things you should remember.

    1. Keep in mind why you want to drink more responsibly, is it for your health, your safety, your relationships etc?

    2.Find a friend that can do it with you. You two can hold each other accountable for every drink

    3. Stay away from temptation.

    4. Reward yourself for good behaviour. For example, take the money saved on alcohol and buy something you really want.

    Source: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/tell-everyone-and-six-other-tips-to-help-you-drink-less-1.3655650

  • Take Control of Your Health and Only Drink in Moderation

    A recent reminder to take care of our health came as National Stroke Week was observed.

    According to the Stroke Foundation, in Australia there will be 56,000 strokes this year alone. In other words that’s one stroke every 9 minutes.

    More than 10,000 of these strokes will occur among Queensland residents.

    Strokes affect the brain and it can change your life forever so the Stroke Foundation reminded people to take care of their health to minimise stroke risk.

    One of the ways to minimise stroke risk is by drinking alcohol only in moderation.

    Here are some of the ways to protect your health and minimise your risk,

    • Exercise and stay active.
    • Eat a well balanced diet.
    • Quit smoking.
    • Always get your health checks with your doctor.
    • Drink alcohol in moderation.

    Read more at: https://www.ipswichadvertiser.com.au/news/take-control-of-your-health-to-reduce-your-risk-of/3510946/

  • Why Alcohol and Sport or Exercise Don’t Mix

    Having a drink after a game has become common place for most Australians that play sport, even professional athletes. But is this drinking after physical activity good for you?

    A recent article on TheConversation.com says drinking after exercising is a bad idea, especially very strenuous activity.

    The writer highlights that high intensity activity such as sport, creates temporary muscle damage and pain. Our energy (glycogen) can also be depleted during exercise.

    The body also loses a lot of fluids, due to sweating so drinking alcohol after sport and exercise makes the recovery process harder for the body.

    Alcohol actually slows down the repair process for the damaged muscles and if you’ve already lost a lot of fluids, drinking alcohol causes you to lose even more – alcohol can cause dehydration.

    The writer also highlights that athletes with soft tissue injury can worsen the condition because drinking alcohol will open up the blood vessels and encourage swelling to the injury.

    If you must drink alcohol after playing sport, drink moderately and have plenty of water.

    Find out more https://theconversation.com/why-alcohol-after-sport-and-exercise-is-a-bad-idea-98313

  • Study Shows Alcohol Can Damage Cells So Drink Wisely

    A recent study has shown that alcohol can actually cause permanent damage to cells, so drink wisely.

    The study helps explain the link between excessive drinking and cancer, proving that alcohol can damage the body’s reserve of stem cells.

    Researchers found in mice that alcohol caused cancer by scrambling the DNA in cells, resulting in deadly mutations.

    While drinking in moderation has been proven to have some health benefits, too much alcohol has a number of possible complications, so it’s important that we always drink responsibly and moderately. Read more about the research at: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jan/03/alcohol-can-cause-irreversible-genetic-damage-to-stem-cells-says-study

  • Study Reveals Why People Get Aggressive when they Drink

    Researchers have pinpointed why people get aggressive after they drink alcohol.

    This study by researchers at the UNSW School  of Psychology found that the brain areas normally involved in tempering aggression, the prefrontal cortex shuts off when people drink, after just 2 drinks.This is contrary to previously held beliefs that alcohol related aggression is caused by changes in the pre-frontal cortex.

    The findings were published in the journal Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience.

    While the cause of alcohol-related aggression is disputed, we can all agree that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to aggressive behaviour which we’ve seen lead to crimes such as one punch attacks.

    Responsible service of alcohol is crucial in minimising incidents caused by alcohol related aggression.

    Read more at http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/health-news/study-explains-why-people-get-aggressive-after-a-drink-or-two/news-story/45011191d3d433431a6459f5fdbc0f8e

     

  • Fremantle Beach Allows Alcohol

    There is now only one place in Australia where you can have a drink on the beach, legally – Fremantle.

    According to SkyNews.com.au Bathers Beach House has been granted a liquor license after a wait of over 6 months.

    Owners are understandably pleased with the approval, being able to offer food and drinks services on the beach which is unique in Australia.

    In all other public areas in WA, it’s illegal to drink alcohol and this carries a maximum fine of $2000.

    Just remember to stay safe while enjoying those cocktails on the Fremantle beach, drinking and swimming increases your chances of drowning.

    See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/national/wa/2016/11/17/drinking-alcohol-allowed-on-fremantle-beach.html#sthash.76V0uA27.dpuf

  • Delicious Baileys Choc Chip Cookie Treat

    These Choc Chip Cookie Cups are serious indulgence and quite easy to make. They’re perfect for the holiday season and are sure to be a hit with all the adults.

    You can leave out the alcohol if you’re making them for kids and if you want to add a festive twist, just fill them with egg nog.

    They do involve some baking but it’s totally worth it.

    Go to http://www.news.com.au/ for the recipe.

  • How-to Video – The Sound of Silver Cocktail

    I always love to learn how to make a new cocktail and this one is particularly delicious and sure to be a hit with men and women.

    The Sound of Silver is a creative, “fancy” cocktail with a fancy name. Let’s watch the video to see why.

    Remember whether you’re drinking cocktails, beer, vodka on the rocks etc., it’s important to drink responsibly and in moderation – the RSA course can help with that. Click here to learn more.

  • Why We Should Drink Less as We Get Older

    As a server of alcohol it’s important to know how alcohol affects your customers and what may happen if you serve alcohol to minors, which is against the law.

    While the RSA course will teach how to serve alcohol responsibly and in accordance with Australian legislation, did you know that age and gender also affects the way our bodies handle alcohol.

    For example minors who consumer alcohol are risking damage to their brains which are still developing and women who drink the same amount as their male counterparts are affected more.

    If a woman and man drink the same amount of alcohol, the concentration of alcohol in the woman’s blood will be higher than the mans because women produce less of an enzyme needed to break alcohol down and because women’s bodies are composed of less water so there’s less fluid to dilute the alcohol.

    Also the older we get, the more moderately we should be drinking.  Read more at http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/getting-older-why-less-is-more-when-it-comes-to-alcohol-20160425-goe2hf.html

  • 650 Drink Drivers Caught in WA over Christmas

    Although Christmas is a

    distant memory by now, as we approach Australia Day it’s important we don’t have a repeat of what happened over the Christmas period during which 650 people were caught drink driving.

    According to WA Police, over 170 motorists tested positive to drugs in the state over Christmas and 650 motorists tested positive for a blood alcohol reading over the legal limit. There were also 350 people caught driving while using their mobile phones.

    Police say their Christmas traffic campaign found 0.4 per cent of drivers were drink driving while 8 per cent were drug driving.

    Let’s be responsible and drink responsibly this weekend and over the holidays.

    Source: http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/01/06/13/51/wa-drivers-caught-with-alcohol-and-drugs