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Tiny, High-ABV Pre-Game Craze: Gen Z’s $3 BuzzBallz Go Viral
food-and-drink10 days ago

Tiny, High-ABV Pre-Game Craze: Gen Z’s $3 BuzzBallz Go Viral

Facing higher nightlife costs, Gen Z is turning to tiny BuzzBallz canned cocktails (15–20% ABV) that cost about $3–$4 to pregame, delivering a strong buzz in a small package and fueling a viral social-media trend. RTDs like BuzzBallz and Cutwater are riding this wave, while brands tout authenticity and responsible enjoyment even as some fans chase high-intensity predrinking experiences. The movement reflects broader growth in high-ABV, convenient predrinks that appeal to budget-conscious partygoers.

via New York Post|
#alcohol#binge-drinking#food-and-drink
Beer linked to higher heart attack risk in 30-year Swedish study, while overall drinking tied to longer survival
health11 days ago

Beer linked to higher heart attack risk in 30-year Swedish study, while overall drinking tied to longer survival

A 30-year prospective study of 973 middle-aged Swedish male automotive workers finds that while higher total alcohol intake is associated with longer time to death and lower all-cause mortality, beer consumption is linked to higher odds of myocardial infarction and an earlier MI event; wine showed no significant association with MI, and no clear link to stroke. The study is observational with self-reported data and cohort-specific factors, so it cannot establish causation. Results should be interpreted cautiously, and larger, more diverse studies are needed.

via news-medical.net|
#alcohol#beer#health
Wine may be linked to lower death risk, unlike beer and spirits, in UK study
health12 days ago

Wine may be linked to lower death risk, unlike beer and spirits, in UK study

A UK Biobank analysis of 340,924 participants (2006–2022) found moderate wine intake associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, while equivalent amounts of beer or spirits tied to higher death risk; high consumption raised mortality overall (24% higher all-cause, 36% cancer, 14% cardiovascular death). However, as an observational study, results could be influenced by lifestyle and dietary factors, so findings should be interpreted cautiously and not generalized—experts say more randomized research is needed and guidance should be individualized.

via Fox News|
#alcohol#health#longevity
Brad Pitt returns to drinking in moderation after seven years sober
entertainment15 days ago

Brad Pitt returns to drinking in moderation after seven years sober

Brad Pitt told Esquire that he's started drinking again, but in moderation, after seven years of sobriety, saying he can have a few wines but can’t have a lot. He attributes his ongoing recovery to factors like 12-step work and support from peers such as Bradley Cooper, and he discussed his sober-curious journey in the context of his highly publicized divorce from Angelina Jolie.

via Los Angeles Times|
#addiction-recovery#alcohol#brad-pitt
Brad Pitt: back to drinking, but in moderation after seven years sober
entertainment15 days ago

Brad Pitt: back to drinking, but in moderation after seven years sober

Brad Pitt reveals in Esquire that he's begun drinking again after seven years sober, but only in moderation and not in large quantities, saying he can have a few drinks but must stay disciplined. He has spoken openly about his sober-curious journey, credited Bradley Cooper with helping him get sober, and discussed grief and his divorce from Angelina Jolie as factors in his path, stressing his goal is to avoid relapse.

via Yahoo|
#alcohol#brad-pitt#entertainment
Brad Pitt opens up about sobriety: seven years clean, now moderating
lifestyle15 days ago

Brad Pitt opens up about sobriety: seven years clean, now moderating

Brad Pitt says he was sober for seven years after his 2016 split from Angelina Jolie, but is now drinking in moderation and must stay professional, admitting he can’t have large amounts of alcohol. In a recent Esquire interview, he credits Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for helping keep him grounded and details his darkest moments during family turmoil, including thoughts of suicide. He has previously thanked Bradley Cooper for supporting his sobriety and continues to speak openly about his journey.

via independent.co.uk|
#alcohol#alcoholics-anonymous#brad-pitt
Wine Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Death in Large Alcohol Study
health-and-medicine16 days ago

Wine Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Death in Large Alcohol Study

A UK Biobank study of 340k adults over ~13 years finds heavy drinking raises death risk for all beverages, but at low to moderate levels wine is linked to a 21% lower risk of cardiovascular death, while beer, cider, and spirits are linked to about 9% higher cardiovascular death risk; authors caution observational design and lifestyle confounds, suggesting beverage type matters alongside amount.

via ScienceDaily|
#alcohol#cardiovascular-disease#health-and-medicine
Brain can rebound after stopping alcohol, new research shows
health21 days ago

Brain can rebound after stopping alcohol, new research shows

A Washington Post summary of neuroscience experts explains that alcohol initially elevates mood through endorphins and dopamine, but chronic use alters brain chemistry and reduces gray matter in frontal regions, potentially increasing dementia risk and other health problems. Importantly, evidence also shows the brain can recover with reduced or stopped drinking: cognitive functions like attention and memory improve within 6–12 months, gray matter can increase, and frontal regions show growth, especially early in abstinence. Even low-to-moderate drinking can affect brain structure, but abstinence or reduction may restore function and compensatory pathways. Practical takeaways include Dry January/Sober October, recovery-support tools, and seeking professional help if drinking is problematic; the brain’s plasticity offers a path to recovery for many (though full recovery isn’t guaranteed for everyone).

via Yahoo|
#abstinence#alcohol#brain
The Brain’s Comeback: What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
health21 days ago

The Brain’s Comeback: What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

Alcohol can shrink gray matter and dysregulate stress and reward systems, raising anxiety, sleep disruption and dementia risk with heavier, long‑term use. But the brain is highly plastic: reducing or stopping alcohol can restore function and structure, with cognitive improvements and gray‑matter gains often seen after 6–12 months of abstinence, especially in frontal regions. Even lower levels of drinking can impact the brain, while reductions can still yield cortical growth. Recovery varies by how much and how long one drank, but many people feel better when they cut back or quit, aided by evidence‑based therapies and tools like Dry January, sobriety apps, and professional help if needed.

via nz.news.yahoo.com|
#abstinence#alcohol#brain
Phil Collins Details Near-Fatal Health Crisis Fueled by Alcohol
celebrity22 days ago

Phil Collins Details Near-Fatal Health Crisis Fueled by Alcohol

Phil Collins, 75, reveals a brutal health scare linked to his alcoholism, including a seven-month hospital stay in 2023 after stopping a drug that made him ill when he drank; doctors warned he could die, his kidneys and pancreas were affected, and he faced life-support decisions, but he recovered, has stayed sober since, and remains set for Rock Hall induction with ongoing medical care.

via thedailybeast.com|
#alcohol#alcohol-abuse#alcoholism
Ed Sheeran Clip Reignites UK-US Alcohol Culture Debate
health28 days ago

Ed Sheeran Clip Reignites UK-US Alcohol Culture Debate

A resurfaced Ed Sheeran interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast has reignited the debate over whether daily drinking is simply part of UK culture or a sign of alcoholism in the US. Health experts note that culture shapes norms but does not determine alcohol use disorder, which is defined by its impact on life rather than tradition. Despite similar overall consumption between the US and UK, patterns matter, and AUD is diagnosed by signs such as loss of control, increased tolerance, withdrawal, or continuing to drink despite problems. The takeaway is to seek evaluation if drinking harms work, relationships, or health, regardless of cultural context.

via New York Post|
#alcohol#alcoholism#culture
Ed Sheeran’s culture remark rekindles UK–US AUD debate
health28 days ago

Ed Sheeran’s culture remark rekindles UK–US AUD debate

A resurfaced Ed Sheeran quote about the UK’s daily-drinking culture reignites debate over whether culture drives alcohol use disorder (AUD). Health experts note that Americans and Britons consume similar overall amounts, but patterns and social norms differ; AUD is defined by the impact of drinking on daily life, not culture alone. Clinicians warn against normalizing daily drinking, outline warning signs of AUD, and urge evaluation if drinking interferes with work, relationships or health.

via Fox News|
#alcohol#alcohol-use-disorder#culture
Email cites heavy drinking amid ongoing Nolan Wells death probe
crime28 days ago

Email cites heavy drinking amid ongoing Nolan Wells death probe

An email from the Mississippi Marine Patrol lists 18-year-old Nolan Wells’s alcohol intake as ‘heavy’ during the Horn Island search. Official and private autopsies have not determined a cause or manner of death, with authorities awaiting full forensic results; questions persist over findings such as missing lungs/throat and the presence of deep red tissue on the head.

via Fox News|
#alcohol#autopsy#crime