Light drinking (variably defined, but loosely: a few standard drinks a week, and less than a drink a day) is associated with measurable increased risk of esophageal and breast cancers, per NCI.

People have known for centuries that drinking too much alcohol is bad for you. The short-term physical effects on cognition and motor function speak for themselves. The longer-term physical ...

But drinking water may also help you reach your weight loss goals. The reasons are many, but what it boils down to is this: The better hydrated you are, the better your body's systems function.