Should I Take a Break from Alcohol?
This week on Health Matters, a hepatologist discusses the latest on alcohol’s impact on health, as well as how we can reframe our approach to drinking.
Health Matters · Dr. Robert Brown, Courtney Allison
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Show Notes
In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison discusses the latest studies on the health risks associated with alcohol use with Dr. Robert Brown, chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. They discuss how alcohol affects various organs, including your liver, heart, and brain, as well as its link to several cancers. Dr. Brown discusses the cultural perception of alcohol, the current guidelines around safe drinking limits, and how binge drinking harms the body.
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