Alcohol Consumption and Mortality in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease

Costanzo, Simona; Castelnuovo, Augusto Di; Donati, Maria Benedetta; Iacoviello, Licia; Gaetano, Giovanni de

doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2010.01.006

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“…The benefits and problems associated with the consumption of alcohol among the elderly are controversial. Some studies point out to benefits from light consumption regarding mortality (COSTANZO et al, 2010), diminished dementia (SOLFRIZZI et al, 2007, multiple cardiovascular events (RONKSLEY et al, 2011), motor performance and functional capacity (CAWTHON et al, 2007). Disorders arising from excessive alcohol consumption among the elderly are common and is associated with a number of health problems, such as a higher number of falls, mental confusion, depression (O'CONNELL et al, 2003) and poor performance in motor tasks (CAWTHON et al, 2007).…”

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Muscle strength in the oldest old and associated factors

Cardoso¹,

Barbosa²,

Coqueiro³

2013

Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Esporte

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Muscle strength in the oldest old and associated factors

Cardoso¹,

Barbosa²,

Coqueiro³

2013

Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Esporte

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“…The health effects of drinking depend on the quantity and pattern of alcohol consumption. Although several studies have showed that light to modest alcohol consumption (especially wine or beer) is linked to a decrease in cardiovascular events and total mortality [1,2], some studies indicated that the relationship between alcohol consumption and several cardiovascular diseases is uncertain or negative even at moderate intakes [3][4][5]. Furthermore, excessive alcohol consumption adversely affects human health.…”

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Natural Products for the Prevention and Treatment of Hangover and Alcohol Use Disorder

Wang

Zhang

et al. 2016

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Alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and spirits are widely consumed around the world. However, alcohol and its metabolite acetaldehyde are toxic and harmful to human beings. Chronic alcohol use disorder or occasional binge drinking can cause a wide range of health problems, such as hangover, liver damage and cancer. Some natural products such as traditional herbs, fruits, and vegetables might be potential dietary supplements or medicinal products for the prevention and treatment of the problems caused by excessive alcohol consumption. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of effective natural products for the prevention and treatment of hangover and alcohol use disorder, and special emphasis is paid to the possible functional component(s) and related mechanism(s) of action.

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“…The establishment of a national UK AAA screening programme provides a clear opportunity to instigate secondary prevention strategies to prevent the progression of AAA. Alcohol appears to have a dose dependent relationship to ischaemic heart disease, whereby it is protective in moderate doses but harmful in large doses [23][24][25]. The link between alcohol intake and AAA is, however, much less widely reported.…”

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