“My overall view is that this study strengthens the case for a ‘precautionary principle’ when it comes to alcohol and brain health,” Dr. Luke Barr, a board-certified neurologist. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
November 04, 2025

Happy Tuesday!

Today, we'll discuss a major study challenging long-held beliefs about alcohol, and five sleep patterns linked to different effects on the brain.

Let’s get started!

Chrisy Trudeau
Chrisy Trudeau
Managing Editor
Major Study Challenges Alcohol’s Long-Held Beliefs
Major Study Challenges Alcohol’s Long-Held Beliefs
“My overall view is that this study strengthens the case for a ‘precautionary principle’ when it comes to alcohol and brain health,” Dr. Luke Barr, a board-certified neurologist.
5 Sleep Patterns Linked to Different Brain Effects
5 Sleep Patterns Linked to Different Brain Effects
Having poor sleep is common, but how it feels for every person is different. Some may lie awake ruminating at 3 a.m., while others wake up repeatedly throughout the night.

Recent research suggests these aren’t just variations of “bad sleep”—they are distinct profiles, each leaving a different signature on the brain and body.
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WORDS OF WISDOM

The nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master and deserves one.
– Alexander Hamilton –
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Healthy Living

 
 
Workout of the Day

 
 
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<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
Occupational Therapist
Bent-Over Row
The bent-over row is a great exercise for the upper back while also increasing lower back strength. Those with osteoporosis can safely perform it because it uses a hinging movement at the hips.

Step 1: Start in a standing position with your arms straight down while holding onto dumbbells or cans.

Step 2: Bend your hips forward at approximately 90 degrees with your knees slightly bent to relieve stress on your lower back.

Step 3: Slowly pull the weights straight up, then slowly lower them back down.

Step 4: This counts as 1 repetition. Try to perform 3 sets of 12 repetitions, adjusting the weight and number of repetitions as needed.

Alternatively, you can perform this exercise one arm at a time. If you find it somewhat stressful on your back, brace yourself on a chair or counter with your other arm.
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