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… The less alcohol you drink, the better for your health Drinking … such as better health, and better sleep 2 standard drinks or less per week : You are … for yourself or others at this level 3–6 standard drinks per week : Your risk of …
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… injuries and chronic diseases. The less you drink, the lower your risk. Different factors … better health, and better sleep Drinking 2 standard drinks or less per week will likely … for yourself or others Consuming more than 2 standard drinks per occasion is associated with …
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… do it safely. But it's okay to decide not to drink. If you choose to drink alcohol, the key … use. Aim to drink less, as even 1 to 2 standard drinks per week can put you at risk … 3-hour period. Have a glass of water or non-alcoholic, caffeine-free beverage between …
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… on Alcohol and Health suggests drinking 2 standard drinks or less per week will likely … sodium (salt). Drinking more than 2 standard alcoholic drinks per week. Being overweight or … Alcohol can increase blood pressure. Drink it in moderation, if at all. Limit …
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… your risk from drinking? If you choose to drink alcohol, the key is to keep your drinking … alcohol is: footnote 1 Low if you have 2 standard drinks or less per week . Moderate if … 3-hour period. Have a glass of water or non-alcoholic, caffeine-free beverage between …
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… and drug use: Overview Some people who drink alcohol, use recreational drugs or … too much if you are drinking more than 2 standard drinks per week. If you think you … period. Have a glass of water or other non-alcoholic, caffeine-free beverage (such as a …
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… amount, safe time or safe type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not known how … drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard drinks at any one time, and drinking … for about 2 hours after drinking for each alcoholic beverage consumed. For example, if a …
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… to prevent multidrug-resistant TB. The standard treatment begins with four medicines … the TB bacteria and prevent active TB. The standard treatment is isoniazid taken for 9 … times a day instead of a few large ones. Drink high-calorie protein shakes between …
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… day, it's common for people to reach for a drink to help them relax. After all, it's … alcohol is: footnote 1 Low if you have 2 standard drinks or less per week . Moderate if … risk of injury to yourself and others. And a standard drink is smaller than many people …
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… when grilling and flip often What should I drink? Make water your drink of choice. Other … limiting your alcohol intake to one or two standard drinks per week as a lower risk option. A standard drink is: A bottle of beer or cider …
