items tagged with Alcohol
Being depressed may be sobering
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-06 10:25:53
According to a study performed in Norway, people who do not drink alcoholic beverages are more at risk from anxiety and depression when compared to those people who consume low levels and moderate levels of alcohol on a regular basis.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-06 10:25:53
According to a study performed in Norway, people who do not drink alcoholic beverages are more at risk from anxiety and depression when compared to those people who consume low levels and moderate levels of alcohol on a regular basis.
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Best party schools versus best educational schools
Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2009-04-18 12:43:13
For 2009, Playboy magazine ranks the best party school in the United States to be the University of Miami (Florida) while U.S. News and World Report ranks the best educational school to be Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts). Is this party atmosphere further hurting the educational system in the United States? Is this really good for the reputation of schools?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2009-04-18 12:43:13
For 2009, Playboy magazine ranks the best party school in the United States to be the University of Miami (Florida) while U.S. News and World Report ranks the best educational school to be Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts). Is this party atmosphere further hurting the educational system in the United States? Is this really good for the reputation of schools?
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Pop the champagne cork on a cold bottle: It's bubblier!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-03-27 16:53:50
Researchers in France found that chilling champagne gives it a longer-lasting effervescence. It’s fizzier! But what is the reason? Chill out, have a drink, and listen up!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-03-27 16:53:50
Researchers in France found that chilling champagne gives it a longer-lasting effervescence. It’s fizzier! But what is the reason? Chill out, have a drink, and listen up!
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Tequila ain’t good for blue agave plant
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-02-06 09:54:47
A Mexican-U.S. study shows that legally tying a product such as Tequila to its region of origin can have dire consequences for the sustainability of that area’s local materials and traditions, in this case the blue agave plant. It’s a real hangover for this area.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-02-06 09:54:47
A Mexican-U.S. study shows that legally tying a product such as Tequila to its region of origin can have dire consequences for the sustainability of that area’s local materials and traditions, in this case the blue agave plant. It’s a real hangover for this area.
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Florida study says to tax alcohol to decrease alcoholic deaths
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-15 10:37:47
An Alaskan study by researchers from the University of Florida states that increasing the tax on alcoholic beverages is an effective way to reduce alcohol related diseases and mortality. Not everyone agrees, however.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-15 10:37:47
An Alaskan study by researchers from the University of Florida states that increasing the tax on alcoholic beverages is an effective way to reduce alcohol related diseases and mortality. Not everyone agrees, however.
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Drinking, long hours and YouTube don’t mix but bring in the viewers
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-10 03:50:19
Adam Smith, a British reporter volunteering to help the Obama campaign and file at story for his newspaper was caught on camera seemingly admitting to plagiarism, abruptly resigning and dissing the publications and people he worked for – all while drunk. He’s now the latest newly unemployed YouTube sensation!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-10 03:50:19
Adam Smith, a British reporter volunteering to help the Obama campaign and file at story for his newspaper was caught on camera seemingly admitting to plagiarism, abruptly resigning and dissing the publications and people he worked for – all while drunk. He’s now the latest newly unemployed YouTube sensation!
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Study shows more booze means less brain
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-14 09:05:59
A U.S. study has shown that drinking large amounts of alcohol can lead to the shrinking of the brain. Low to moderate rates of alcohol also reduces brain size but at smaller rates, respectively.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-14 09:05:59
A U.S. study has shown that drinking large amounts of alcohol can lead to the shrinking of the brain. Low to moderate rates of alcohol also reduces brain size but at smaller rates, respectively.
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Binge drinking in women leads to greater risk in STDs
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-09 12:56:29
According to a Johns Hopkins study on the relationship between alcohol use and sexual behaviors, women were found to be at a much higher risk from getting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) when they binge drink alcoholic beverages. However, the same cannot be said of men.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-09 12:56:29
According to a Johns Hopkins study on the relationship between alcohol use and sexual behaviors, women were found to be at a much higher risk from getting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) when they binge drink alcoholic beverages. However, the same cannot be said of men.
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Beer Goggles proven to work by British psychologists
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-08-15 09:51:55
University of Bristol psychologists studied whether drinking alcohol increases a person’s perceived attractiveness of the opposite sex, as is often hypothesized (mostly in drinking establishments) in The Beer Goggle Effect. Do they work in both males and females?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-08-15 09:51:55
University of Bristol psychologists studied whether drinking alcohol increases a person’s perceived attractiveness of the opposite sex, as is often hypothesized (mostly in drinking establishments) in The Beer Goggle Effect. Do they work in both males and females?
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As we age, U.S. study says beer chugging replaced with wine sipping
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-07 10:18:43
According to a fifty-year study of drinking habits in the United States, Americans appear to be drinking less as they age, and to be switching from beer to wine. Unfortunately, the percentage of alcohol-related disorders was found to be about the same.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-07 10:18:43
According to a fifty-year study of drinking habits in the United States, Americans appear to be drinking less as they age, and to be switching from beer to wine. Unfortunately, the percentage of alcohol-related disorders was found to be about the same.
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Tree shrew chugs down lots of fermented nectar, then walks straight line
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-07-28 20:55:21
The pentailed tree shrew has been found by an international team of researchers to drink copious amounts of fermented floral nectar, yet appears to remain sober. The same relative amount of beer drunk by a human would make one feel really drunk.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-07-28 20:55:21
The pentailed tree shrew has been found by an international team of researchers to drink copious amounts of fermented floral nectar, yet appears to remain sober. The same relative amount of beer drunk by a human would make one feel really drunk.
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Young women gain weight combining Internet, alcohol, and little sleep
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-25 09:19:22
Adolescent girls and young women were found by a U.S. study to put on extra weight when they recreationally use the Internet more than average, do not get enough sleep, and drink a lot of alcohol.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-25 09:19:22
Adolescent girls and young women were found by a U.S. study to put on extra weight when they recreationally use the Internet more than average, do not get enough sleep, and drink a lot of alcohol.
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Who’s MADD at alcohol abuse? World Health Organization
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-24 09:50:36
The World Health Organization (WHO) is in the developmental stage of launching a global strategy to combat alcohol abuse especially in binge drinking among children and teenagers.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-24 09:50:36
The World Health Organization (WHO) is in the developmental stage of launching a global strategy to combat alcohol abuse especially in binge drinking among children and teenagers.
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One of 3 women drink alcohol while pregnant in Australia
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-12 21:43:10
According to a new study on the behavior of pregnant women in Australia, 34% of pregnant women drink alcoholic beverages even though most of them know it harms their unborn children.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-12 21:43:10
According to a new study on the behavior of pregnant women in Australia, 34% of pregnant women drink alcoholic beverages even though most of them know it harms their unborn children.
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CDC links obesity, smoking, heavy drinking with sleep
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-08 09:52:24
A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study finds that people who sleep the least each night are more prone to have health issues with obesity, smoking, and alcoholic drinking.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-08 09:52:24
A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study finds that people who sleep the least each night are more prone to have health issues with obesity, smoking, and alcoholic drinking.
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Women closing gender gap with alcoholism
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-05 11:17:27
According to a Missouri study, higher levels of alcohol dependency problems are developing within women, while related problems with men remain level. Thus, women are seen closing the gap in alcoholism as they rapidly approach male levels.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-05-05 11:17:27
According to a Missouri study, higher levels of alcohol dependency problems are developing within women, while related problems with men remain level. Thus, women are seen closing the gap in alcoholism as they rapidly approach male levels.
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Brain inactivity makes threats look friendly when drunk
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-30 11:26:09
According to a NIAAA study, subjects in an inebriated state were found to do “dumb stuff” because the parts of the brain that recognize dangers is less active—making perceived threats look less dangerous.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-30 11:26:09
According to a NIAAA study, subjects in an inebriated state were found to do “dumb stuff” because the parts of the brain that recognize dangers is less active—making perceived threats look less dangerous.
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Australian beer drinkers: 2 or 3 pours better for head than 1
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2008-04-18 16:29:40
According to “The Last Word” in New Scientist magazine, two or three separate pours, rather than one continuous pull, is better when pouring beer because it maintains a longer (and better looking) beer head. What do Australian beer drinkers say? Is this true?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2008-04-18 16:29:40
According to “The Last Word” in New Scientist magazine, two or three separate pours, rather than one continuous pull, is better when pouring beer because it maintains a longer (and better looking) beer head. What do Australian beer drinkers say? Is this true?
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Scientists: More pubs means less publications
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-15 11:57:14
According to a pioneering study by a Czech Republic scientist, beer is bad for science because the inebriating effects of beer lower creativity in scientific research. Could this problem be carried over to college students and the general population?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-15 11:57:14
According to a pioneering study by a Czech Republic scientist, beer is bad for science because the inebriating effects of beer lower creativity in scientific research. Could this problem be carried over to college students and the general population?
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