By Elizabeth Ukey
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Research has confirmed that alcohol, even in small amounts, poses serious risks to health, raising the chances of heart disease, liver damage, depression, and several cancers. Experts stress that every glass carries consequences, but they also note that the body begins to heal almost immediately once drinking is reduced or stopped.Professor Debbie Shawcross, a liver specialist at King’s College Hospital, London, explained that “within the first few weeks there will be improvements in sleep quality, concentration, hydration and digestion. In the long term, blood pressure falls and the strain on the liver reduces.” Doctors add that whether one cuts down or quits entirely, the chances of living longer and healthier improve from day one.Alcohol impacts the body from head to toe. It dulls the brain instead of promoting natural sleep, irritates the stomach, raises blood pressure, and fuels inflammation that can cause clots, heart attacks, and strokes. Over time, it shrinks brain tissue, disrupts memory, lowers mood, and forces the liver into overdrive, creating fat deposits and scarring that may progress to cirrhosis and increase the risk of cancer.Yet the body is resilient. Within days of quitting, reflux and indigestion often ease, sleep deepens, and energy levels rise. Weeks later, blood pressure starts to drop, and in the following months, brain chemistry rebalances, boosting mood and clarity. Over the years, the risks of cirrhosis, heart disease, and cancer continue to decline.Although guidelines recommend no more than 14 units per week (around six pints of beer or 10 small glasses of wine), research shows even one drink weekly can raise cancer risk by 3%. A daily glass of wine increases breast cancer risk by 15%, while drinking two bottles of wine per week raises it by 27%.Alc+hol remains one of the leading causes of preventable disease and premature d+ath. The message from health authorities is clear: no amount of alc+hol is safe, but every alcohol-free day gives the body a chance to recover and heal.
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