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There is compelling evidence that no or low-risk consumption of alcohol can reduce the risk of illnesses such as cancer or high blood pressure and improve your sleep and mental health. Women, in particular, are vulnerable to specific health risks, including breast cancer.
Have you tried to reduce your alcohol intake but found sticking to your goal a real challenge? Perhaps you have decided to drink less but don't know where to start. Reducing or quitting drinking alcohol is not always easy.
In a world where alcohol often takes center stage in social gatherings, advertising, and the media, it can be easy to think that you should be drinking. While alcohol can help you relax and give you a buzz, it comes with negative side effects. Some are immediate, and others only impact your life down the road. Equip yourself with the facts and discover 5 reasons for women to reduce their alcohol consumption and achieve greater well-being and fulfilment.
Imagine this: a friend invites you out to dinner, but it’s allergy season—and your medication starts making you drowsy as the meal winds down. Is it safe to drive home?
When a person hears the term “impaired driving,” alcohol may come to mind. However, there are many factors that affect driving ability, and getting educated helps us stay safe on the road.
Many individuals associate alcohol with a “buzz”—the mood boost that many people experience. Although consumers may desire relaxation, a slower pace, and perhaps some silliness, these results aren’t simply positive side effects of drinking alcohol—they are evidence of a brain that is struggling to coordinate its regular functions.
As children get older and more independent, they may experience the desire or peer pressure to try alcohol. Although alcohol is a legal and easily accessible substance, it can be very harmful, especially for young people.
Although alcohol is one of the most socially acceptable substances, drinking alcohol comes with many risks to both physical and mental health.
Any amount of alcohol increases the risk for health issues—but experts agree that if an individual chooses to drink, the least harmful path is to drink “moderately.”
Opioids are a class of drugs that can be plant based (like opium) or synthetic (such as heroin, OxyContin, morphine, fentanyl, and many others). These substances are highly addictive, and in recent years, overdoses have become prevalent.
Before you fire up that driving playlist, do you know how to protect yourself and others from impaired driving?
LEAF is proud to offer a fun way to learn about safe driving!
Roadsters are a special vehicle we use in our Safe Driving workshops! We use these small one-seaters to provide hands-on training and spread awareness about impaired driving.
Imagine this: it’s a Monday morning and you’re at your office. You’re a small business owner with a midsize (yet mighty) team—but a few of your employees are starting to worry you.
Your assistant seems to be scattered, unprepared, and chronically late on project deadlines. Another team member calls out again with little explanation.
Dr. Vivek Murthy is the current Surgeon General of the United States. In this role, Dr. Murthy provides Americans with current, scientifically proven information to maintain healthy lifestyles.
