Alcohol and the Human Body: An Introduction to the Study of the Subject, and a Contribution to National Health (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Victor Horsley

9780666235091: Alcohol and the Human Body: An Introduction to the Study of the Subject, and a Contribution to National Health (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666235090 ISBN 13: 9780666235091

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how alcohol affects the body, from the brain to the skin, and what science says about health and risk.

This comprehensive introduction surveys the physiological effects of alcohol and the beverages that contain it. Drawing on medical observation and clinical research, it explains how alcohol interacts with the nervous system, digestion, heart and circulation, liver and kidneys, skin, and metabolism. The text also discusses patterns of use, potential health dangers, and the role of alcohol in disease and aging, offering a clear, evidence-based view for readers seeking practical understanding.

How alcohol changes thinking, emotions, and motor control, including safety and performance concerns.
Effects on digestion, digestion timing, and how alcohol interacts with food.
Impact on the skin, body temperature regulation, and heat loss in cold environments.
Risks to the liver, kidneys, heart, and immune functions, plus how habit shapes outcomes.

Ideal for readers of medical history, public health, and anyone seeking a grounded, readable overview of alcohol’s reach in the human body.

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