Alcohol Archives - Peter Attia https://peterattiamd.com/category/nutritional-biochemistry/alcohol/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:32:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://peterattiamd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-apple-icon-32x32.png Alcohol Archives - Peter Attia https://peterattiamd.com/category/nutritional-biochemistry/alcohol/ 32 32 #336 – AMA #68: Fasting, well-balanced diets, alcohol, exercise for busy people, wearables, emotional health, assessing cardiovascular health, and more https://peterattiamd.com/ama68/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:15:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=32335 “It's the calorie restriction that provides the greatest benefit. How you go about achieving it is really a function of your style.” —Peter Attia

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]]> #321 – Dopamine and addiction: navigating pleasure, pain, and the path to recovery | Anna Lembke, M.D. https://peterattiamd.com/annalembke/ https://peterattiamd.com/annalembke/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:45:48 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=27012 “When we do things intentionally that are physically or mentally challenging for us, our body senses injury and up regulates feel good neurotransmitters. . .so we get our dopamine indirectly by paying for it upfront.” —Anna Lembke

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/annalembke/feed/ 3 Reducing heavy alcohol intake: a lifeline for cardiovascular health https://peterattiamd.com/reducing-heavy-alcohol-intake/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:00:46 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=25248 Can reducing heavy alcohol intake significantly lower cardiovascular risk, or is the damage already done?

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]]> Is low-to-moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for longevity? https://peterattiamd.com/low-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-longevity/ https://peterattiamd.com/low-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-longevity/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=22505 There is a common belief that low-to-moderate consumption of alcohol has unique health benefits. What does the evidence show?

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/low-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-longevity/feed/ 13 Reassessing the relationship between alcohol intake and cardiovascular disease risk https://peterattiamd.com/alchohol-intake-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:00:01 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=22316 Mendelian randomization offers clearer insights than epidemiology or randomized trials to date

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]]> Don’t drink and science: why a study on the cognitive effects of wine and cheese is sheer stupidity https://peterattiamd.com/bad-science-on-wine-and-cognition/ Sat, 13 May 2023 11:00:16 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=20793 A study claiming that daily consumption of cheese and wine may improve long-term cognition seems more like a bad joke than reliable science.

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]]> #252 ‒ Latest insights on Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, exercise, nutrition, and fasting | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. https://peterattiamd.com/rhondapatrick2/ https://peterattiamd.com/rhondapatrick2/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 08:45:03 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=20763 “My perspective has shifted as any scientist that's following data should… When new data comes out, you have to reassess things.” —Rhonda Patrick

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/rhondapatrick2/feed/ 7 A “miracle pill” for hangover prevention? https://peterattiamd.com/pill-to-prevent-hangovers/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:00:57 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18821 A quick search for "hangover prevention" will send you down a rabbit hole of advice. While staying hydrated and not drinking too much are obvious solutions, there's a new hangover pill called Myrkl that's garnering much attention. In this article, you'll find out exactly what is in these pills, whether they might actually work (or not), and potential downsides. 

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]]> Why do women have lower alcohol tolerance than men? https://peterattiamd.com/why-do-women-have-lower-alcohol-tolerance-than-men/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:00:11 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=18192  More than a matter of body weight

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]]> Alcohol, sleep, and stress: A self-fulfilling prophecy https://peterattiamd.com/alcohol-sleep-and-stress/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:00:55 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=17606 This audio clip is from our sleep series with Matthew Walker, Ph.D., episode #126 — Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book. This episode originally aired on August 31, 2020.

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]]> The impact of alcohol on sleep https://peterattiamd.com/does-alcohol-help-you-sleep/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:00:52 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=17617 This audio clip is from our “Ask Me Anything” episode #31 – Heart rate variability (HRV), alcohol, sleep, and more, originally released on January 31, 2022. If you’re a member, you can now listen to this full episode on your private RSS feed or on our website. If you are not a member, learn more about the how to…

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]]> How alcohol disrupts sleep and contributes to Alzheimer’s disease https://peterattiamd.com/alcohol-sleep-and-alzheimers-disease/ https://peterattiamd.com/alcohol-sleep-and-alzheimers-disease/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:00:27 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=17611 This audio clip is from our “Ask Me Anything” with sleep expert, Matthew Walker (Part I of III), originally released on June 17, 2019. If you’re a member, you can now listen to this full episode on your private RSS feed or on our website. If you are not a member, learn more about the how to become a…

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/alcohol-sleep-and-alzheimers-disease/feed/ 1 #193 – AMA #31: Heart rate variability (HRV), alcohol, sleep, and more https://peterattiamd.com/ama31/ https://peterattiamd.com/ama31/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:45:35 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=16674 In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob first answer a variety of questions related to heart rate variability (HRV): what it means, why it matters, and how to measure, interpret, and potentially elevate it. Next, they dive deep into the topic of alcohol, beginning with a discussion on the negative impact that…

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/ama31/feed/ 8 A Game Plan for Healthy Enjoyment of the Holidays https://peterattiamd.com/a-game-plan-for-healthy-enjoyment-of-the-holidays/ https://peterattiamd.com/a-game-plan-for-healthy-enjoyment-of-the-holidays/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2021 06:00:12 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=16354 Lessons from my annual showdown with pie.

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/a-game-plan-for-healthy-enjoyment-of-the-holidays/feed/ 17 The psychology of fact checking; A mother’s essay on her own sobriety https://peterattiamd.com/the-psychology-of-fact-checking-a-mothers-essay-on-her-own-sobriety/ https://peterattiamd.com/the-psychology-of-fact-checking-a-mothers-essay-on-her-own-sobriety/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:15:35 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=14739 A few things worth checking out: 01-24-2021

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/the-psychology-of-fact-checking-a-mothers-essay-on-her-own-sobriety/feed/ 1 Time-restricted eating: efficacy versus effectiveness https://peterattiamd.com/time-restricted-eating-efficacy-versus-effectiveness/ https://peterattiamd.com/time-restricted-eating-efficacy-versus-effectiveness/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:45:48 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=14473 What happens when people are prescribed a treatment vs what happens when people take the treatment are two different questions.

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/time-restricted-eating-efficacy-versus-effectiveness/feed/ 6 #126 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalker4/ https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalker4/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:45:58 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=13687 “It's not time that heals all wounds. It's actually time during REM sleep and dreaming that provides this emotional convalescence.” — Matthew Walker, Ph.D.

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalker4/feed/ 11 Qualy #1 – What are Peter’s thoughts on alcohol consumption and health? https://peterattiamd.com/qualy-1-what-are-peters-thoughts-on-alcohol-consumption-and-health/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:33:43 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=9366 Today’s episode of The Qualys is from podcast #04 – AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more.

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]]> #58 – AMA with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Strategies for sleeping more, sleeping better, and avoiding things that are disrupting sleep https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalkerama/ https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalkerama/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:45:25 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=8172 "[Sleep] is like that master volume button on a mixing deck that you see in the studio. You can manipulate each one of those dials, or you can go to the far left and just move that one dial...and all of the other levers seem to move with it." — Matthew Walker

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalkerama/feed/ 15 This Bud’s for you? Don’t mix alcohol with epidemiology https://peterattiamd.com/this-buds-for-you-dont-mix-alcohol-with-epidemiology/ Sun, 23 Sep 2018 12:00:10 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=8063 “It all comes down to the way we used to study drinking,” the article starts.

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]]> #14 – Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system https://peterattiamd.com/roblustig/ https://peterattiamd.com/roblustig/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2018 09:35:29 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=4975 "Neurons like to be tickled, not bludgeoned." —Rob Lustig

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/roblustig/feed/ 11 #04 – AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more https://peterattiamd.com/ama01/ https://peterattiamd.com/ama01/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:35:48 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=4292 "I feel the need...the need for speed." —Maverick and Goose

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/ama01/feed/ 37 Podcast, AMA, Lp(a), and Dr. Rosenrosen https://peterattiamd.com/podcast-ama-lpa-and-dr-rosenrosen/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:07:47 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=8860 Bob Kaplan, my head analyst, had the opportunity to drink all of my espresso while he “asked me anything.”

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]]> What I actually eat, part III (circa Q1 2014) https://peterattiamd.com/actually-eat-part-iii-circa-q1-2014/ https://peterattiamd.com/actually-eat-part-iii-circa-q1-2014/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:27:38 +0000 http://eatingacademy.com/?p=3229 Craving vegetables.

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