It’s no surprise that heavy drinking comes with health consequences, but women in particular are more prone to serious complications from alcohol.
While it’s no surprise that heavy drinking comes with health consequences, women in particular are more prone to serious complications from alcohol — including an increased risk of alcohol-related death, according to a new study.
That’s even more alarming considering the number of women who are drinking alcohol and abusing alcohol is on the rise, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism . Excessive alcohol use can lead to several health issues over time — and women are particularly affected. “The risk of cirrhosis and other alcohol-related liver diseases is higher for women than for men,” according to the CDC. Drinking too much alcohol can also affect the brain, causing shrinkage and memory loss.
But it’s not just about size. Research shows that women also have fewer alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes, which help the body metabolize alcohol.
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