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Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why
Some 70% of deaths globally attributes to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking.
Sat Apr 20 2024
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Drunken driving charge dropped against Springsteen; $500 fine for drinking at beach
Springsteen admitted to downing "two small shots of tequila" at Sandy Hook beach where alcohol consumption is prohibited.
Thu Feb 25 2021
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No such thing as safe alcohol consumption - Expert
A drunk driver is 13 times more likely to cause an accident, compared to a sober person.
Tue Jun 09 2020
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Following prevention guidelines may reduce risk of cancer by up to two thirds
Eating a healthier diet, increasing physical exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, and stopping smoking are all modifiable lifestyle choices that could help prevent up to two thirds of cancer.
Sat Jun 25 2016
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Working lots of overtime? Your risk of stroke may increase, study finds
Researchers from University College London found that the more hours people work, the higher their risk of stroke is.
Fri Aug 21 2015
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Moderate drinking may have 'cardiotoxic' effects in elderly hearts
A study published Tuesday questions whether the dangers of alcohol consumption in the elderly may have been misunderstood.
Sun May 31 2015