This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Data sources include Micromedex (updated 3 Mar 2024), Cerner Multum™ (updated 17 Mar 2024), ASHP (updated 20 Mar 2024) and others. Alcohol can worsen some side effects of prednisone, such as immune system suppression, bone weakening, and […]
Alcohol and the Immune System Alcohol Research: Current Reviews
In Sprague Dawley rats exposed to 25% (w/v) ethanol via intragastric gavage every 8 hours for 4 days, increased activation and proliferation of microglia as evidenced by morphological changes and BrdU incorporation were observed in the hippocampus (McClain, Morris et al. 2011). Changes persisted at least 30 days after alcohol exposure suggestive of longlasting consequences […]
Exercising Gratitude
Sometimes, writing a gratitude letter can seem daunting, especially if you have trouble putting your feelings into words. If you are not about words of affirmation, there are other ways to show people you appreciate having them in your life. Getting them a small gift/card, spending quality time with them, or doing a favor for […]