Where you live could influence how much you drink. According to 2018 research from the University of Pittsburgh Division of Gastroenterology, people living in colder regions with less sunlight drink more alcohol than their warm-weather counterparts. The study, published online in Hepatology, found that as temperature and sunlight hours dropped, alcohol consumption increased. Climate factors… Continue reading Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease
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The Test Every Baby Boomer Should Take
It’s important to know what health tests and screenings you should take. Most of us are aware for the need for timely mammograms and colonoscopies, but there’s another test that every Baby Boomer should consider taking – the test for hepatitis C. Here, the experts from the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) tell you… Continue reading The Test Every Baby Boomer Should Take