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… Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury On this page: Overview Overview Drinking alcohol may increase the risk of injury from cold exposure. Alcohol: Changes your …
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… Mild, Moderate, or Severe Diarrhea On this page: Overview Related … than 10 loose, watery stools in a single day (24 hours). Moderate diarrhea means having more than a few but not more … develops 1 to 4 weeks later. Severe diarrhea increases your risk of dehydration by causing your body to lose large …
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… Mild, Moderate, and Severe Vertigo On this page: Overview Related … on its own. Nausea, but not vomiting, also may be present. Moderate vertigo requires that you lie down and lie still … on its own. Nausea, but not vomiting, also may be present. Moderate vertigo requires that you lie down and lie still …
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… Alcohol and aging Last updated July 10, 2024 Research shows … bodies As we get older, our bodies process alcohol more slowly and we become more sensitive to the effects of … increased alcohol use as a way of coping. Increased alcohol consumption may also result from boredom, the loss of …
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… Alcohol use Last updated August 19, 2024 Overview Alcohol … of injuries and chronic diseases. The less you drink, the lower your risk. Different factors put some people more at … The more alcohol you consume, the higher your BAC. Speed of consumption The faster your rate of alcohol consumption, the …
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… Diabetes and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview People who have … another medicine for diabetes, drinking alcohol may cause low blood sugar. This could cause dangerous low blood sugar … or another medicine for diabetes. Try to drink less. Your risk of harm from alcohol is low if you have 2 drinks or …
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… Low Testosterone On this page: What is low testosterone? Men who have low testosterone do not make … about whether taking testosterone lowers or increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clots in the veins. …
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… Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy On this page: Overview Overview Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use . It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The …
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… Sugar Alcohols On this page: Overview Overview Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener. They are used in foods … hydrolysates (HSH). These sweeteners turn to glucose more slowly and don't cause sudden increases in blood sugar. But …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: How can you lower your risk from drinking? If you choose to drink … 1 Low if you have 2 standard drinks or less per week . Moderate if you have between 3 and 6 drinks per week. High …
