A reduction in year-round drinking is one of the many benefits of going dry for the entire month of January, new research shows. For some, saying no to alcohol for the first month of a new year is viewed as the ultimate way to reset — especially after the holidays. Known as Dry January, this… Continue reading Dry January Has Many Benefits, Research Reveals
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Big Claims About Pot's Health Benefits Made Possible By Limited Research
“It’s hard to study marijuana, and there’s money to be made in the business. That’s an unfortunate combination that makes it exceedingly hard to separate the truth from the hype.” Cannabidiol (CBD) can alleviate your PTSD and anxiety symptoms, while THC can reduce your nausea and inflammation—or, at least, that is what the medical marijuana… Continue reading Big Claims About Pot's Health Benefits Made Possible By Limited Research
"Sober October" Gains Traction As Way To Reset Mentally, Physically
Sober October is derived from a UK campaign aimed at raising awareness about alcohol consumption. Going alcohol-free doesn’t have to be just for those in recovery. According to Forbes, there are both mental and physical benefits to taking a month off from alcohol—and anyone can dial in on those benefits by taking part in Sober… Continue reading "Sober October" Gains Traction As Way To Reset Mentally, Physically
Scientists On Marijuana's Health Benefits: We Need More Evidence
“We don’t have evidence about many things marijuana is marketed for and we need to communicate that to the public,” says one doctor. Many Americans increasingly believe that marijuana has health benefits, even though there is little to no evidence one way or the other, Newsweek reported. Over 9,000 U.S. adults participated in an online… Continue reading Scientists On Marijuana's Health Benefits: We Need More Evidence
Anheuser Busch Pulls Out Of Federal Drinking Moderation Study
The alcohol company was set to contribute $15.4 million over a 10-year period for the study. One major backer of a $100 million federal study related to alcohol consumption has pulled out due to surrounding controversy. According to the New York Times, Anheuser-Busch InBev, a Belgian-Brazilian brewing company, was to be one of five alcohol… Continue reading Anheuser Busch Pulls Out Of Federal Drinking Moderation Study