Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Is Drinking HELPFUL or HARMFUL - Wanna Get CONFUSED? Then Read the NYT!
Is Drinking HELPFUL or HARMFUL - Wanna Get CONFUSED? Then Read the NYT!
Is Drinking HELPFUL or HARMFUL - Wanna Get CONFUSED? Then Read the NYT!
Tuesday 31st January 2023
Unravel the mixed messages about alcohol's effects with Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele on the LPP Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Alcohol Confusion: What Science Really Says vs. Headlines
All things can be done in positive and negative ways, and alcohol happens to be one of the topics that we deal with. People do have problems with them.
Ever felt baffled by conflicting headlines about alcohol? In this episode of the LPP Podcast, hosts Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele tackle the mixed messages society receives about drinking. They dive into how scientific findings about alcohol often get muddled when translated to the public, using a controversial New York Times headline as a springboard for discussion. Is even a little alcohol harmful?
The experts they cite don't seem to think so, including the director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Interestingly, worldwide data suggests that moderate drinkers might live longer and healthier lives than those who abstain entirely. So, what's the truth? The hosts also delve into a comprehensive European study on alcohol use, discussing its findings on liver damage and heart disease.
They highlight the contradictions in public health recommendations and suggest alternative ways to think about alcohol consumption. This episode is a must-listen for anyone puzzled by the mixed messages about drinking and looking for a clearer understanding of the risks and benefits. Whether you're trying to make sense of your own drinking habits or just want to be better informed, Zach and Dr. Peele offer valuable insights that challenge conventional wisdom.