Having just one or two drinks four to five times a week increases the risk of premature death by 20%. Washington University researchers studied data from more than 400,000 adults and found light drinking increases cancer risk. Previous studies link light drinking with cardiovascular benefits.
New research reveals long-term hormone supplement treatment to raise testosterone levels may not be safe for all men. Scientists in Mississippi found when studying obese lab rats, the treatment significantly raised blood pressure levels.
Hugs help improve your mood, physical health and relationships, according to researchers at Carnegie Mellon who followed 400 adults for two weeks. They found those who received hugs during days they had conflicts experienced smaller increases in negative emotions that continued into the next day.
Sources:
1. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research
2. American Physiological Society
3. PLOS
