Tag: alcohol and your immune system
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Science Explains What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Alcohol
Many people enjoy drinking alcohol because it helps them relax and unwind after a stressful day. It’s also popular because it makes people feel more uninhibited and confident in social situations, like parties or bars. While alcohol can temporarily alter your emotional state, it also has many downsides. When you drink, you probably don’t consider…
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Research Reveals How Alcohol Abuse Rewires Your Brain
Alcohol abuse can cause numerous health problems, and recently, scientists have found it also rewires your brain. A study published in Progress in Neurobiology on Novermber 13, 2020, found that changes in the amygdala’s cellular activity may result in alcohol addiction. The amygdala, a small almond-shaped region located deep within the brain, regulates emotions, behavior,…