About Women's Health: Alcohol & Your Health

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Women's bodies, of course, are not the same as men's bodies. Because of biological and biochemical differences, women respond to substances such as alcohol differently than men. Here's how. Nightcap? Maybe Not... Drinking alcohol may help you fall asleep, but it actually disrupts sleep later in the night, resulting in fewer overall hours of sleep. This sleep disruption is more pronounced for women than men, research suggests. Women's Sleep Is More Disrupted By Alcohol How Alcohol Affects Sleep Apnea 30 Days To Better Sleep How Drinking Habits Affect Weight Calories add up quickly when you drink, but not necessarily in the way you expect. Limit Booze To Lose Women Drinkers Consume More Fat Alcohol, Weight & Exercise Alcohol + Accidents You know that drinking and driving don't mix. But are you aware of how many medications conflict with drinking alcohol? Prescription Drugs & Alcohol Interactions What Is Alcohol Poisoning? Can You Drink If You Take Arthritis Medications? Search Related Topics:  alcohol and medications  prescription drug abuse  Is There A Problem? April 11th is National Alcohol Screening Day, and there are free, anonymous online resources to help people figure out what exactly alcohol dependency or abuse is, as well as where to find help. What Is Alcohol Abuse? Women Influenced Differently By Alcoholic Parent 10 Things To Stop Doing If You Love An Alcoholic Search Related Topics:  definition of alcoholism  alcohol abuse  alcohol dependence Related Searches Alcohol Treatment Alcohol Abuse Alcohol Withdrawal Alcohol Help Effects of Alcohol Featured Articles Paleo Diet Pros & Cons 12 Benefits of Early Alzheimers Detection When It Hurts To Lift Your Arm Container Garden for Healthy Grilling A Day in the Life of a Binge Eater How Many Calories Does Pilates Burn?   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement