Ugly Side Effects of Drinking Alcohol Every Day

Here’s What Your Daily Drinking Habit Is Doing to Your Body By Olivia Tarantino It’s common to want to wind down at night with a glass of wine or crack open a beer to share with friends on a weekend. And most of the time, you don't have to think twice about doing so. While drinking alcohol in moderation is generally not a cause for concern (and [may even have benefits](), when your alcohol habit starts to become a daily thing, doctors at the Mayo Clinic warn that you might want to proceed with caution. "Occasional beer or wine with dinner, or a drink in the evening, is not a health problem for most people,” [Terry Schneekloth, MD](, a doctor of psychiatry and addiction at the Mayo Clinic, said in a Q&A. “When drinking becomes a daily activity, though, it may represent progression of your consumption and place you at increased health risks.” "Alcohol can damage your body's organs and lead to various health concerns. For women, this damage happens with lower doses of alcohol, because their bodies have lower water content than men. That's why the moderate drinking guidelines for women and men are so different," says Dr. Schneekloth. Before you pour another drink, you should be aware of its potential side effects. [READ THE FULL ARTICLE]( Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News - According to the latest data from large grocers, one category of processed food has had an astronomical [rise in popularity]( this past year. - It's out with the old and in with the new in 2021 for KFC's famous chicken sandwich. The Crispy Colonel Sandwich is being [replaced with this starting in February](. - New research shows there are [unexpected factors]( that can suddenly make your coffee taste much less potent—but they have nothing to do with your sense of taste. - Perhaps the most infamous McDonald’s location known to fans [is now permanently closing](. What's In Our Cart? It's no news that soda can derail your fitness goals. Thankfully, there are tons of healthy alternatives flooding the market that make the perfect swap-out, and we've got the scoop on the best of them. [25 HEALTHY, LOW SUGAR SODA ALTERNATIVES]( What To Cook This Week Dark Chocolate Dipped Bananas New year, new healthy dessert recipe! Between the sweetness of the banana and the bitter dark chocolate dip, how could you say no to these dark chocolate dipped bananas? What you’ll need: Bananas, craft sticks, semisweet chocolate, coconut oil, unsweetened shredded coconut, almonds, sea salt [GET THE RECIPE]( [About]( [Contact Us]( [FAQs]( [Privacy Policy]( [Terms & Conditions]( [Preferences]( © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.