Simply Woman & Home

7 reasons to reduce your alcohol intake

1 Improved mood

‘While it’s tempting to have a drink to boost your mood, this is a deceptive quick fix,’ says Elaine. ‘Alcohol is a depressant; it lowers serotonin and other feel-good chemicals in the brain that help to regulate and balance mood. Research shows that too much alcohol can increase feelings of depression and anxiety.’ By giving up or significantly reducing your alcohol intake, you should

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