Does Alcohol Raise Triglycerides?

While high triglycerides are often an indication of obesity or an unmanaged health condition like diabetes or even kidney disease, alcohol consumption can also play a role in raising triglyceride levels.

Virginia Franco
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Coffee Is Awesome for Your Health, Says Longest-Running Study Ever

The longest-running study of its kind shows that downing up to six (yes, six!) cups of coffee a day may be good for your heart — and we have legitimate evidence to prove it.

Shannan Rouss
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Is Gordon Ramsay going vegan? Not so fast

Gordon Ramsay already ditched dairy, and now he's announced on Twitter that he's "going to give this #vegan thing a try." What?!? Could the chef who helped bring back Beef Wellington (basically prosciutto-wrapped filet mignon) really be giving up meat?

Shannan Rouss
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Catt Sadler on equal pay: 'The next generation gets it'

In honor of Equal Pay Day, Catt Sadler sits down with LIVESTRONG to discuss how women can achieve financial equality.

Leah Groth
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How Chrissy Teigen Knew She Was Drinking Too Much

Chrissy Teigen has bravely admitted to struggling with alcohol issues and is currently trying out sobriety.

Leah Groth
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Why Alcohol Causes Sinus Congestion

Congestion in your nose and sinuses after drinking alcohol can occur for a variety of reasons, most of which pose no significant health risk.

Dr. Tina M. St. John
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The Sacrifice Michael B. Jordan Made for His Black Panther Physique

Ahead of filming for Marvel's latest superhero blockbuster, "Black Panther," Michael B. Jordan followed a strict regime of six meals, two to three workouts and one gallon of water a day.

Hoku Krueger
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Brad Pitt Quits Alcohol and Admits Drinking Caused His Divorce

Brad Pitt revealed this week that he has struggled with drinking and drug problems most of his life, but is currently six months sober.

Leah Groth
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Can Alcoholism Really Be Cured With a Pill?

Naltrexone has been used in Europe since 1961 to combat alcohol addiction and has been approved for that use in the United States since 1994.

Martin Booe
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Flea Has Strong Words for Doctors About Their Role in the Opioid Crisis

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea opens up about his drug addiction and being prescribed OxyContin just a few years ago following a snowboarding accident.

Shannan Rouss
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5 Signs That Show When Drinking Has Gotten Out of Control

It’s likely that you may know someone with an alcohol problem. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 15.1 million adults in the United States have alcohol use disorder, which is diagnosed when someone’s drinking leads to “distress or harm.” It includes both alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence.

Nancy Irwin, PsyD
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Jennifer Lawrence Broke Her No-Diet Rule for 'Red Sparrow' Role

Jennifer Lawrence revealed that she flirted with dieting for the first time for her upcoming film, "Red Sparrow.

Hoku Krueger
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