Alcohol

Risky Business

by Dr. von Gruenigen February 1, 2012

I was in Las Vegas last weekend. Please, let me explain. I went to San Diego for a research meeting that finished mid-afternoon on Saturday. I had two options: 1. Stay in San Diego for the night; or 2. A 12-hour layover in Las Vegas. I asked my tweeps and my favorite response was, “WWCD…What [...]

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Women and Alcohol: How Much is Too Much?

by Guest Blogger January 18, 2012

As we rang in the New Year just a few short weeks ago, there were likely many celebrations involving alcohol. I think we would all agree that New Year’s Eve is one of the most iconic times associated with alcohol consumption for most women. But how much is too much? And are you at risk [...]

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Which Drink Has the Most Calories: Beer, Rum or a Wine Spritzer?

by Summa Flourish August 10, 2011

We thought this article from the last issue of Blossom & Bloom e-magazine on weight gain and alcohol consumption was interesting. Are you mindful of what you’re eating and what you’re drinking? As discussed in the previous article, weight gain occurs when there’s an imbalance between the amount of food consumed (including alcohol) and the energy [...]

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