11 ways drinking alcohol messes with your health. Stop now

Moneycontrol News | December 09 2024

11 ways drinking alcohol messes with your health. Stop now

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Excessive alcohol consumption harms the liver, causing fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis, potentially leading to liver failure or death

Liver failure

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Alcohol induces the pancreas to produce harmful substances, causing inflammation, pain, and dysfunction, impairing digestion 

Inflammation and pain

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Alcohol disrupts brain communication pathways, affecting mood, behaviour, and cognitive function. This impairs thinking and brain performance

Impairs thinking

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Alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancers, including head, neck, esophageal, liver, breast, and colorectal cancers. More consumption, higher risk

Cancer risk

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Heavy drinking can lead to cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, stroke, and high blood pressure, all of which significantly damage heart health 

Stroke

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Chronic drinking weakens the immune system, making the body more vulnerable to diseases and reducing its ability to fight infections

Poor immunity

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Drinking excessively increases the likelihood of developing alcohol dependency, which can disrupt personal relationships, career, and quality of life

Addiction

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Excessive alcohol consumption can cause memory problems and difficulty forming new memories, leading to long-term cognitive decline 

Memory problems

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Alcohol is calorie-dense and can contribute to weight gain, especially when consumed in large amounts. This increases obesity risks

Obesity

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Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, worsening mood swings, and impairing stability

Anxiety and depression

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Missing breakfast lowers energy levels and metabolism. Start your day with a balanced meal of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Skipping breakfast

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