Be more active to prevent alcoholism
A new study in Denmark has found that those who habitually engage in healthy activities are less likely to develop alcoholism that requires treatment.
The study followed a group of adults over the course of 20 years. Those who reported to being more active in their free time were less likely to be hospitalised or required treatment for alcohol use disorder.
“These results strengthen the general recommendation of increased physical activity and add to the long list of beneficial effects of physical activity,” Becker said.Dr. Ulrik Becker of the National Institute of Public Health at the University of Southern Denmark in Copenhagen and co-author of the new report said.
The study shows that although alcoholism is usually related to genetics, environmental factors such as physical activity are important, too.
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