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  • More Women Dying from Alcohol then Before

    A new report from the University of Washington claims that alcohol kills more people annually than overdoses, and statistics shows this is on the rise.

    The study claims that alcohol was responsible for 2.8 million deaths in 2016 through related diseases like cancer, liver disease, pancreatitis, injury and suicide.

    Between 2007 and 2017, the number of alcohol-related deaths rose 35%. Among women the rise was even more staggering, 85%, although women drink less than men.

    Alcohol related deaths in men increased by 29 per cent and the number of teenage deaths from drinking decreased 16 per cent.

    Source: https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/alcohol-related-deaths-among-women-soaring-whys-nothing-done-100813270.html

  • Studies Claim Alcohol Helps You Live Longer

    According to studies, drinking a couple of glasses of beer or wine a night could actually help you live longer, as long as you’re drinking moderately and sticking to the recommended daily limits.

    Researchers examined the lives of people who lived passed the age of 90 and found that there were 5 factors linked to longer life including modest consumption of alcohol.

    Researchers found that people who had consumed 2 glasses of beer or wine every day had a 18 per cent reduced risk of premature death compared to people who didn’t drink at all.

    The study included 1700 people who were in their 90s by 2003.

    So if you want to live longer, reach for that glass of wine or beer.

    Source: https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/studies-claim-drinking-alcohol-key-longer-life-220051809.html

  • The Perfect Christmas Cocktail

    If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas cocktail here’s an awesome contender. This cranberry-ginger Mimosa cocktail would be perfect for Christmas breakfast or brunch.

  • People in Cold Climates Drink More Alcohol

    According to research out of the United States, people living in cold climates with less sunlight are more likely to drink heavily.

    Researchers discovered a link between average temperature and hours of sunlight and alcohol consumption.

    They examined data from 193 countries, discovering evidence that climate contributed to more binge drinking and liver disease.

    An explanation may be that because alcohol is a vasodilator, it relaxes blood vessels and increases the flow of warm blood to the skin. So people may be drinking it to feel warm.

    Binge drinking has also been linked to depression, which tends to be more prevalent when sunlight is scarce.

    See more at https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/chill-factor-people-in-cold-climates-drink-more-alcohol-20181119-p50gws.html

  • Doctors Warn About Problematic Drinking in Over Fifties

    According to a New Zealand Massey University study, an alarmingly large number of older people are drinking to dangerous levels, causing concern among Australian and overseas doctors.

    Up to 40 per cent of older people are drinking 5 or more times weekly and binge drinking, increasing the likelihood of sickness and disease. Sadly this age group is overlooked when it comes to responsible drinking messages.

    And the problem isn’t limited to New Zealand, in Australia women over 50 are leading the harmful trend of binge drinking, according to GP and addiction specialist Dr Hester Wilson.

    The doctor added that at this age our bodies don’t bounce back in the same way, particularly our livers. As we get older we feel the effects of alcohol more.

    Also people of this age group are more likely to be on medication – which shouldn’t be mixed with alcohol.

    See more at: https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2018/10/12/doctors-alarm-older-people-drinking/

     

  • How To Make a Simple Syrup with no Heat

    I’ve often wondered why ‘simple syrup’ is called that when it isn’t that simple to make, especially because you have to make it on the heat.

    Finally I found an easier way to make simple syrup for cocktails that doesn’t require you put on the stove,

  • Christmas Cocktail Ideas

    If you’re bored with the same old cocktails for Christmas year after year, why not try one of these instead?

    There’s something for everyone here, just make sure you and your guests are being responsible and drinking in moderation.

     

  • Stay Safe This Summer and Don’t Drink and Swim

    As part of its Respect the River campaign, Royal Life Saving Australia is warning Australians not to drink and swim this summer, especially around rivers and creeks.

    According to statistics 1087 people have drowned in rivers, streams and creeks over the last 15 years and 80 per cent of these were men – half of them had alcohol in their system.

    Royal Life Saving Australia researcher Amy Peden recently said on top of the more than 1,000 deaths, a further 522 people were hospitalised after near-drowning incidents. Many of these people now have permanent disabilities.

    She went on to state that on average they see a blood alcohol reading among adults who were drinking in rivers of 0.2 which is 4 times the legal limit.

    This is why rivers are where most drownings in Australian occur.

    According to Royal Life Saving Australia these are the 10 hotspots,

    Between July 1, 2008 –  June 30, 2018

    • Murray River (41 deaths)
    • Brisbane River, QLD (25 deaths)
    • Yarra River, VIC (25 deaths)
    • Hawkesbury River, NSW (15 deaths)
    • Murrumbidgee River, NSW (14 deaths)
    • Georges River, NSW (12 deaths)
    • Nepean River, NSW (10 deaths)
    • Parramatta River, NSW (10 deaths)
    • Swan River, WA (10 deaths)
    • Tweed River, NSW/QLD (10 deaths)

    See more at https://tendaily.com.au/news/australia/a181129pwo/summer-safety-warning-alcohol-water-a-deadly-combination-20181129

  • Researchers Say Cold Climate Residents Drink More

    According to research out of the United States, people in cold climates with less sunlight are more likely to drink heavily.

    Researchers have found a link between average temperature and hours of sunlight and alcohol consumption.They examined data from 193 countries, leading to evidence that climate contributed to a higher incidence of binge drinking and subsequent liver disease.

    Senior author Ramon Bataller, associate director of the Pittsburgh Liver Research Centre said the world first study systematically shows that worldwide and in The USA, in colder regions with less hours of sun, there is more drinking and more alcoholic cirrhosis.

    This is probably not surprising given that alcohol is a vasodilator and relaxes blood vessels while increasing the flow of warm blood to the skin, so people are probably drinking to warm up.

    Scientists have also linked drinking to depression which tends to be more common when sunlight is scarce.

    Source: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/chill-factor-people-in-cold-climates-drink-more-alcohol-20181119-p50gws.html

  • Mums Message After Daughters Lethal Vodka Experiment

    Paris Kamper was a vibrant 15 year old teen who died after experimenting with alcohol. Her heartbroken mother has a message after the tragic death, warning other parents of the risks of social media and it’s influence, and excessive drinking.

    The tragedy occurred in June when Paris went outside to play with the family dogs and wasn’t heard from for a while, so her family looked for her and found her lifeless in the paddock.

    She had discovered a recipe online using vodka, sweetened with a common household ingredient. She consumed at least 500ml of the mix over the course of 1 hour and suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed.

    Paramedics revived Paris and rushed her to hospital but she was left brain dead. Her life support was switched off 3 days later.

    The mum warned parents that children are “under assault” and are being swamped by social media and seeing things they shouldn’t. Read more at: https://www.9news.com.au/2018/10/29/18/04/paris-kamper-kenthurst-death-vodka-mum-sandy-warning-for-parents