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  • Research Says Alcohol Consumption Worse for the Poor

    Research out of the UK revealed that the consequences of drinking could be worse for people from poorer communities, despite consuming the same amount as people from wealthier communities.

    Alcohol related ill health seems to be more prominent among people from deprived areas and UK scientists think they have a reason why.

    According to scientists the ill health is not so much to do with drinking alcohol alone but with combining alcohol consumption with other bad lifestyle choices such as a bad diet, being overweight, failure to exercise and smoking.

    Researchers found that 66.9  per cent of drinkers at an increased risk of ill health lived in non-deprived areas had at least one other health risk behaviour as compared to 83.2 per cent of those living in deprived communities.

     

    Researchers say that harms from alcohol consumption should not be viewed in isolation.

     

    Source: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/02/why-drinking-is-worse-for-you-if-you-are-poor/

  • Taste Testing Non-alcoholic Alcohol

    A useful post on HuffingtonPost.com.au reviewed some of the best non-alcoholic drinks options available in Australia. Whether you’re pregnant, fasting for Lent or simply having a alcohol free month, you’ll find the article interesting.

    Some of the drinks tested include,

    • Maggie Beer Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Ruby Cabernet 750ml 0% ABV
    • Lindeman’s Maiden Press Sparkling Moscato NV 0% ABV
    • Lindeman’s Maiden Press Sparkling Shiraz NV 0% ABV

    Read the post here.

  • Dad with Learners Permit Caught Driving Kids while 3 Times over Limit

    A dad with a learners permit was caught drink drivin with his 2 small children in the back seat of the vehicle.

    The 36 year old man was charged with driving under the influence while 3 times over the legal limit. To make matters worse he had his 2 children in the car.

    Police pulled the man over and issued a breathalyser test which returned a blood alcohol level, 3 times over the limit. The man was arrested and charged at the scene for driving under the influence, driving an unlicenced vehicle and contravening a learner’s permit.

    The irresponsible dad is set to appear in court at a later date.

     

    Read more at http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/learner-driver-dad-blows-three-times-alcohol-limit-with-two-kids-in-car/news-story/ce4c4cab4791662a7b735c14893cc5b0

  • Study Says Caffeine May Help Reverse Alcohol Liver Damage

    Evidence has been mounting about the long term health benefits of drinking coffee, especially for those who are looking to lower the risk of liver damage from boozing.

    The evidence emerged out of a University of Southampton study, suggesting that liver cirrhosis, caused by excessive long term alcohol consumption, can be overcome by consuming coffee.

    Liver cirrhosis kills over a million people every year globally.

    The results of 9 studies were combined, with a total of 432,133 participants across a broad demosgraphic range.

    Analysts found that increasing coffee consumption by two cups per day halves the risk of liver cirrhosis, including alcoholic cirrhosis.

    The more coffee consumed, the better the results. Four cups a day drops the risk of liver cirrhosis by 65 per cent.

    Source: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/02/study-suggestsdrinking-coffee-might-reduce-liver-damage-from-alcohol/

  • Irish Cocktails in Time for St. Paddys Day

    If you’re planning on celebrating St Patricks Day this year, why not try one of these 5 most popular drinks of the day, or all five if you’re feeling brave.

  • What Do Tough Guys Think of Fancy Cocktails? Let’s Ask Stone Cold.

    One of the toughest wrestlers of all time has to be Stone Cold Steve Austin, so watching him drink fancy, pink cocktails is something you’ve got to see to believe.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L1Nv86CcTk

     

  • Myths Debunked – Alcohol Kills Brain cells

    Some of the alcohol myths that have been debunked by a London based journalist. David McCandless reveals a number of myths that are commonly believed but are totally untrue. For example, he says different parts of your tongue don’t recognise different tastes as we were led to believe.

    Some of the debunked myths that relate to alcohol include,

    1. Alcohol keeps us warm.  Alcohol does have the ability to dilate warm blood vessels near the skin but it actually drops out core body temperature instead of raising it.
    2. Alcohol Kills Brain cells. We all know heavy drinking is dangerous for a number of reasons, but does it actually kill brain cells? According to McCandless, it doesnt.

     

    Read more at http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/common-myths-busted-great-wall-of-china-napoleons-height-alcohol-kills-brain-cells/news-story/a4d9a3a0c008af2575a4b0ee3adade0c

  • It’s Margarita Time

    These classic cocktail how-to videos from The Telegraph are so simple, yet classy. Whether in a bar, restaurant or dinner party, your guests are sure to request this one because it’s still popular among both men and women.

     

  • This is Why Your Suffer from Withdrawals

    Whether its alcohol or coffee, if you give up something you regularly partake of chances are you’re going to suffer withdrawal symptoms. In this video we’ll learn why that is. This is why you should consume everything in moderation, including alcohol and caffeine. Watch the video for more.

     

  • Hahn’S New Low Alcohol Beer

    Lion has just released the Hahn Ultra low alcohol beer with just 0.2 standard drinks per bottle.

    The beer has been described as light and crisp with a floral hop aroma and flavour, which Lion believes will still appeal to beer drinkers.

    The growing demand for low alcohol beer or non-alcoholic beer gave rise to the development of the beer by Lion, who say it has taken them 6 years to develop the right taste. They say advancements in brewing technology have paved the way for this beer, which the creators claim is sure to impress with its full flavoured taste.

    You can look out for the beer in liquor stores nationwide and in select on-premise venues, Lion said.

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/02/01/article/Hahn-launches-low-alcohol-beer/PFPJXXRLWD.html