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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.
If you're a mom who's been online—and who hasn't asked a million parenting questions online—you may have laughed at the "Wine Mom" memes.
These jokes come from a good place. They acknowledge that it's okay to find parenting difficult, other moms get your struggles, and being a parent doesn't reflect someone's picture-perfect Instagram. Moms have often stopped drinking while pregnant to avoid well-known risks for their babies, so it's understandable they want to celebrate their new family.
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.
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.
LEAF is proud to offer mental health support to businesses through our Team Awareness NY program! If you’re a manager, supervisor, business owner, or executive, consider booking one of our trainings to help support a healthy workplace culture.
