On Anstie’s law of safe drinking
From safe drinking, to no safe limit.
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Dr Erik Skovenborg
Dr Erik Skovenborg is a Danish specialist in family medicine who has developed a deep interest in the health implications of drinking.
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Liver cirrhosis: The silent killer
A thorough analysis of the latest research on alcohol consumption and its links to the rare but "terrifying" disease.
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Drinking with friends: Wine’s role as a social lubricant
Wine can play an important role in bringing people together.
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A thoroughly researched volume to square up to the neo-temperance lobby
Tony Edwards' conscientious new book takes aim at the Prohibitionist turn in public health messaging on alcohol.
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Does a wine drinker’s liver need a holiday?
With Dry January now behind us for another year, Dr Erik Skovenborg assesses the impact of a particular form…
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The quest for longevity: Might wine play a positive role?
Is a little wine the secret to a long life?
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When the mind controls the fate of the heart
Is it ever a good idea to drink wine as a way of coping with stress?
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Wine and health: Hypertension—the invisible enemy
What is the link between high blood pressure and alcohol consumption?
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The rules, myths, and facts of hangovers
Dr Erik Skovenborg explains the science behind hangovers, and gives his prescription for avoiding or mitigating the morning-after effects…
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