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In 2021, Abu Dhabi became the only emirate to allow licensed venues to brew on-site, stipulating that the beer be served only on the premises. 

Abu Dhabi gets its first local beer 

In 2021, Abu Dhabi became the only emirate to allow licensed venues to brew on-site, stipulating that the beer be served only on the premises.&nbsp;

Inside his Abu Dhabi gastro pub, Chad McGehee inspects shiny steel tanks fermenting a special brew: the first beer made in the conservative Arab Gulf, where alcohol has long been taboo.
The 42-year-old American is one of the founders of Craft pub in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the only licensed microbrewery in a region that is generally as dry as its desert climate.
As they seek to overhaul their image and economies in preparation for a post-oil future, some Gulf petro-states are relaxing alcohol restrictions, with entrepreneurs such as McGehee looking to benefit from the changes.
Just a few hours' drive from Abu Dhabi lies Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, which has just one licensed alcohol store, open only to non-Muslim foreign diplomats.
Alcohol sales are heavily restricted in Oman and Qatar and are outright banned in Kuwait, and in Sharjah, one of the UAE's seven emirates and a neighbour to cosmopolitan Dubai.
"We hope that we can make Abu Dhabi a destination people come to for beer, like Germany, New York or San Diego," McGehee told AFP on a recent visit to Craft, as patrons sipped beer nearby.
"We want to be part of that."
The UAE has steadily loosened laws around alcohol. Last year, Dubai scrapped a 30 percent tax on alcohol and removed charges on the permits that allow non-Muslims to use its licensed stores.
In 2021, Abu Dhabi became the only emirate to allow licensed venues to brew on-site, stipulating that the beer be served only on the premises.
Rules are slowly changing elsewhere: Saudi Arabia opened its store in the capital Riyadh this year, prompting speculation it may further relax alcohol laws in the future.
However, Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb told AFP last month that the national ban will remain in place.
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- 'Whatever we find at the souq' - &nbsp;
McGehee founded Side Hustle Brews and Spirits in 2019, at that point offering the UAE's first home-branded -- albeit imported -- beer.
After Abu Dhabi allowed brewing, he co-founded Craft, which offers between eight and 14 beers at a time, many of them rich in local flavours such as karak tea, a popular drink in the Gulf.
"Whatever we find at the local souq (market), we try to make something out of it," McGehee said at Craft, where beer taps are linked directly to the brewing tanks.
"We have used local honey, local dates, and coffee... we have another (beer) that uses black tea and saffron and cardamom," added McGehee, referring to the ingredients of karak tea.
In the UAE, whose population of around 10 million is 90 percent foreign, the sale and consumption of alcohol was once confined to hotel bars frequented by expatriates.
According to Alexandre Kazerouni, associate professor at France's Ecole Normale Superieure, the Gulf monarchies began to skew heavily towards conservatism and a commitment to religion after Iran's shah was toppled in the Islamic revolution of 1979.
It was only in the 2000s that Abu Dhabi, the dominant emirate in a country with more than 9,000 mosques, began to cultivate a more liberal image, gradually relaxing social curbs including those around alcohol, which is forbidden in some interpretations of Islam.
The change of alcohol regulations "breaks with the bans that were consolidated in the '80s and '90s," Kazerouni said.
"There is competition... with Qatar and Saudi Arabia over who will embody change in the region," he added.
Party hub&nbsp;
Abu Dhabi, which aims to attract nearly 40 million tourists by 2030, up from 24 million last year, is also competing with Dubai, renowned as the UAE's holiday and party hub which commands a higher international profile.
Craft customer Andrew Burgess, a Briton who has lived in the UAE for 17 years, said he has watched the country transform before his eyes.
When he first moved there, expatriates were barred from eating or drinking in public during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.
"To come to a bar, you had to go at night-time after everything was covered," he said.
All that has since changed, but Western attitudes towards Gulf countries have yet to catch up.
"If I go back to England, my friends say 'How do you live in a Muslim country? Your wife must be suppressed and you can't drink'," Burgess told AFP.
Microbreweries like Craft "will just open their eyes", he added.
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Have you ever thought of quitting drinking? From better liver health to healthier heart, here is what happens to your body when your quit alcohol.

Planning to give up alcohol in the new year? Here is what happens to your body when you stop drinking

Have you ever thought of quitting drinking? From better liver health to healthier heart, here is what happens to your body when your quit alcohol.

New Year is just a few hours away and we bet you have already made a set of resolutions you hope to follow this upcoming year. Every new year brings forth new opportunities and a fresh wave of hope. If amongst your many New Year resolutions one is to give up alcohol, we are here to help. Have you wondered what will happen to your body when you give up alcohol? Let's learn!
What happens to your body when you give up alcohol?
According to the World Health Organisation, even if consumed in moderation, alcohol can cause high blood pressure, heart and liver disease, stroke, head, neck, and breast cancer. According to experts, the benefits of quitting alcohol can vary from person to person. For those who are light drinkers, they may feel a sense of control over their health after quitting alcohol. Those who are regular drinkers can face pronounced physiologic effects like mental clarity, regulated and uninterrupted sleep, healthy weight loss, and a feeling of detox.
In the absence of alcohol, the liver can properly break down toxins produced by the body, and metabolize fats and excess hormones. You also reduce the chances of a heart attack and other heart-related ailments. Quitting drinking for even 30 days can significantly bring down the risk of getting cancer.
Quitting alcohol also improves your sex life!
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After being denied alcohol, a man in Andhra Pradesh set a wine shop on fire.

Denied alcohol, man sets wine shop on fire in Visakhapatnam

After being denied alcohol, a man in Andhra Pradesh set a wine shop on fire.

A man was arrested in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam after he allegedly set a wine shop on fire after he was denied alcohol.
The incident occurred after an argument broke out between the man and the shop staff refused service as it was closing time.
The accused later returned with a petrol tank and poured fuel on the shop and lit a fire. The staffers ran away from the shop which burned and property worth more than ₹1.5 lakh was destroyed.
"A case was filed against the accused under Sections 307 and 436 of the IPC," said Inspector Rama Krishna, adding that the accused was taken into police custody.
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Brands including Spitfire, Old Speckled Hen, Foster's and Bishops Finger reduced alcohol content to pay less tax but kept the prices same. 

Drinkflation: The phenomenon that is making UK beers weak

Brands including Spitfire, Old Speckled Hen, Foster's and Bishops Finger reduced alcohol content to pay less tax but kept the prices same.&nbsp;

Many popular beers are becoming weaker, all thanks to the latest trend known as 'drinkflation.'
Several brewers in the UK including Spitfire, Old Speckled Hen, Foster's and Bishops Finger have reduced the alcohol content of their drinks in order to pay less tax amid a cost of living crisis. But the selling price of the drinks has remained the same, which is unfair for the consumers.&nbsp;
It is quite similar to a previous trend 'shrinkflation', where products shrunk while listing prices remain the same or higher.
Notably, brewers pay less tax on drinks with a lower alcohol content under UK law. However, drinks will be taxed by alcoholic strength from August 1 after the new alcohol duty regime comes into effect.&nbsp;
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If you are a heavy drinker then you might age faster, as per a study

Heavy drinking poses risk of premature ageing and may cause muscles to shrink faster: Study

If you are a heavy drinker then you might age faster, as per a study

There are numerous studies that have shed light on the adverse effects of alcohol on the human body. And, the latest study is suggesting that heavy drinking may also increase the risk of premature ageing and can cause muscles to shrink faster too.&nbsp;
The study was published in the journal Springer Link. In this study, more than 200,000 people aged between 37 and 73 years took part.&nbsp;
It was found in the study that those who were heavy drinkers had a lower amount of skeletal muscle compared to people who did not drink as much.&nbsp;
The study concluded by saying that with age, problem-related of weaknesses start rising and thus people should avoid drinking in high amounts.
Moreover, as per the National Library of Medicine, "Alcohol use and abuse also contribute to injuries, automobile collisions, and violence. Alcohol can markedly affect worker productivity and absenteeism, family interactions, and school performance, and it can kill, directly or indirectly. "
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A new study has suggested that any amount of alcohol can increase the risk of developing 60 diseases. 

Any amount of alcohol consumption may raise the risk of developing 60 diseases: Oxford study 

A new study has suggested that any amount of alcohol can increase the risk of developing 60 diseases.&nbsp;

According to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine, drinking any amount of alcohol could increase the risk of developing at least one of more than 60 diseases.&nbsp;
Oxford University researchers found that even occasional drinkers are at a higher risk of developing certain conditions. The study was conducted on 512,000 participants for a period of 12 years.&nbsp;
As per researchers, alcohol intake even in moderation may lead to conditions including stomach and lung cancers, gastric ulcers and gout. Hence, no amount of alcohol is good for your health.
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Know which food to eat and which to avoid while consuming alcohol. Here's the list. 

Alcohol food alert! Know what to eat and avoid while drinking

Know which food is healthy to eat and which to avoid while consuming alcohol. Here's the list.&nbsp;

Even though we all know that no amount of alcohol is safe for our bodies, keeping your body hydrated and eating right amount of food is important while consuming it.
<h3>Foods to eat</h3>
<ul>
<li>Peanuts with alcohol is not only a perfect combination, but they are also high in fat which slows down the absorption of alcohol</li>
<li>Fruits such as bananas and apples contain high amount of water which dilutes the alcohol and helps reduce inflammation of the intestine.</li>
<li>Any food which is high in protein works well to slow alcohol consumption and makes you feel full.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Foods to avoid</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chocolates, caffeine and cocoa should be avoided as they can cause gastro-related issues.</li>
<li>Eating pizza with alcohol is not a great option and can cause stomach ache.</li>
<li>Avoid French fries and cheesy nachos as they are high in sodium which is bad for our digestive system.</li>
</ul>
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Study suggests that just one less hour of sleep daily could result in 12 extra grams of visceral fat. 

This might be the reason for your increased belly fat, find out!

Study suggests that just one less hour of sleep daily could result in 12 extra grams of visceral fat.&nbsp;

A new study published in the journal Sleep Medicine has noted that getting less than eight hours of sleep every night could be contributing to your beer belly.
The research included data of more than 5,100 adults, aged 18 to 59. During the study, participants rated their sleep from one hour to 8 and X-ray technology was used to measure their body mass index.
The findings suggested that just one less hour of sleep daily could result in 12 extra grams of fat that accumulates around the torso area, therefore, contributing to a beer belly.

The harmful aftereffects of alcohol have been widely proven and studied. Consuming alcohol may be problematic for people who are trying to conceive, finds a new study.

Trying to get pregnant, but no luck? Alcohol consumption might be hampering your chances of getting pregnant

New research has revealed that heavy drinking may be especially dangerous for people who are already struggling to get pregnant.

Trying to get pregnant, but no luck? Alcohol might be to blame

Drinking alcohol may reduce chances of conceiving, says study
US research team says alcohol intake and fecundability&nbsp;closely linked&nbsp;
Fecundability:&nbsp;probability of conceiving during one menstrual cycle
Heavy to mod drinking substantially reduced chances of pregnancy
Heavy drinking in ovulatory part of cycle reduced probability by 61%
Heavy drinking defined as more than 6 drinks a week in the study
Moderate drinking measured as 3 to 6 drinks in a week
Researchers warn alcohol is not birth control!&nbsp;

People who want to improve their chances of becoming pregnant may want to avoid heavy consumption of alcohol, says new research.

The harmful aftereffects of alcohol have been widely proven and studied. Consuming alcohol may be especially problematic for&nbsp;people&nbsp;who&nbsp;are trying to conceive, finds a new study.
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Researchers in the US have found associations between drinking alcohol and the chances of becoming <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/pregnant-women-can-now-take-covid-vaccine-can-register-on-cowin-or-opt-for-walk-in-1625242661159" target="_blank">pregnant</a>. Publishing in&nbsp;Human Reproduction, the study claims that&nbsp;alcohol intake and fecundability, which is defined as the probability of conceiving during a single menstrual cycle are closely linked.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Assessing self-reported data from&nbsp;313&nbsp;women collected over 19 menstrual cycles, the team found that heavy&nbsp;and moderate&nbsp;alcohol consumption&nbsp;during any phase of the cycle was substantially linked to a reduced probability of conception compared to non-drinkers.&nbsp;Heavy drinking&nbsp;during the ovulatory part of the cycle&nbsp;reduced the odds of pregnancy by&nbsp;as much as&nbsp;61&nbsp;per cent.&nbsp;
For the purpose of this research, heavy drinking was defined as more than six alcoholic drinks a week, while moderate drinking was measured as three to six drinks in a week.&nbsp;
The researchers cautioned that the findings must not be misconstrued to&nbsp;look at alcohol as a birth control option. Drinking heavily or not,&nbsp;if someone has unprotected intercourse, pregnancy is always a&nbsp;possibility.
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A new study has found that stress alone can drive women to excessive drinking.

Stress can lead to excessive drinking in women: Study

New research suggests that stress is more likely to trigger heavy drinking in women than in men.

Ladies take note! Stress might be the reason behind that extra glass of wine

Stress can lead to excessive drinking in women: Study
For the research, the team invited 105 men &amp; 105 women
Participants had access to alcoholic drinks for 90 minutes
Participants exposed to stress during the study drank more alcohol
Women have a greater risk of developing alcohol-related problems

Women are more likely to crave alcohol than men when stressed, a new study reveals.

According to a study published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, stress is more likely to trigger heavy drinking in women than in men.
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For the research, the team invited 105 men and 105 women to visit their laboratory, which they designed to look like a bar, with stools, an actual bartender and lively conversations. They were randomised into different groups, with some either experiencing a stressful situation and others a non-stressful situation. All participants had unrestricted access to alcoholic drinks from the bar for 90 minutes.
As per the findings, both the men and women exposed to stress during the study drank heavier than the other participants. Among the stressed men, those who started with alcohol consumed more of it overall than those who started with non-alcoholic beverages. The stressed women, however, drank more across the board, no matter if they started out with an alcoholic drink or not.
Though rates of alcohol misuse are higher in men than women, women are catching up and have a greater risk of developing alcohol-related problems,&nbsp;researchers concluded.
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One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of A-fib, according to a new study. 

Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of A-fib or irregular heartbeat: Study 

Drinking too much alcohol is bad but even drinking in moderation can be hard on your body including your heart, know why. 

An important message from the heart for all you 'social' drinkers out there!

Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of A-fib: Study
People suffering from A-fib are advised to avoid alcohol
Researchers examined more than 79,000 men and women
Team closely looked at the effects of different types of alcohol
Increased risk of A-fib in people who drank 1-3 glasses of liquor per day

One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of irregular heartbeat or&nbsp;A-fib, according to a new study.

According to a new study published in the JAMA Cardiology Journal, having as little as one to three alcoholic drinks each day may increase your risk for atrial fibrillation (A-fib) or irregular heartbeat.
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A-fib causes symptoms including lack of energy, dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and chest pain and if left untreated can lead to serious complications. People suffering from A-fib are advised to avoid alcohol as it&rsquo;s known to worsen symptoms.&nbsp;
For the study, researchers examined more than 79,000 men and women between the ages of 45 and 83. After a period of 12 years, the team closely looked at the effects different types of alcohol had on these people.
Researchers found an increased risk for A-fib in people who drank one to three glasses of wine and liquor per day. They did not find such a relationship with drinking beer. As per the findings, a person's risk for developing A-fib increased 8 percent with each additional alcoholic drink per day.
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In Madhya Pradesh's Kahndwa, you cannot buy liquor if you haven't got Covid shots.
The district excise department has linked booze sale to Covid vaccine and only those with both the shots will be able to buy liquor.
Interestingly, no vaccination proof is required and just a verbal assurance of being vaccinated will be enough. "Those who drink don't lie", Khandwa district excise officer RP Kirar has said.
The "no proof required" clarification came after the district authorities ordered liquor shops to sell alcohol only to those who are fully vaccinated.
Governments around the world are trying to combat vaccine hesitancy by announcing various incentives or making it mandatory to avail particular services.
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Boozeter shot: 'No Covid vaccine, no liquor; rule in MP's Khandwa, officer says drinkers don't lie

"Drinker don't lie": MP's Khandwa has made Covid vaccination must for buying liquor, but no proof is required as...

MP: Covid vaccination must for buying booze in Khandwa

In Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa, you cannot buy liquor if you haven't got Covid shots.
The district excise department has linked booze sale to Covid vaccine and only those with both the shots will be able to buy liquor.
Interestingly, no vaccination proof is required and just a verbal assurance of being vaccinated will be enough. "Those who drink don't lie", Khandwa district excise officer RP Kirar has said.
Byte: officer
The "no proof required" clarification came after the district authorities ordered liquor shops to sell alcohol only to those who are fully vaccinated.

Just a verbal assurance of being vaccinated will be enough. Khandwa district excise officer says&nbsp;"those who drink don't lie"

In Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa, you cannot buy liquor if you haven't got Covid shots.
The district excise department has linked booze sale to Covid vaccine and only those with both the shots will be able to buy liquor.
Interestingly, no vaccination proof is required and just a verbal assurance of being vaccinated will be enough. "Those who drink don't lie", Khandwa district excise officer RP Kirar has said.
The "no proof required" clarification came after the district authorities ordered liquor shops to sell alcohol only to those who are fully vaccinated.
Governments around the world are trying to combat vaccine hesitancy by announcing various incentives or making it mandatory to avail particular services.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/pm-modi-calls-for-covid-vaccination-push-go-door-to-door-no-time-to-relax-1635935854377" target="_blank">PM Modi calls for Covid vaccination push: 'Go door to door, no time to relax'</a>
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A new study concludes that there is no reason to recommend drinking alcohol for health benefits.

Explained: why scientific claims for ‘healthy’ alcohol consumption just don’t add up

Do you think moderate alcohol consumption is healthy?
If you thought&nbsp;boozing is healthy, experts want you to think again!
Studies making opposing claims make alcohol intake confusing&nbsp;
German study says there's no added benefit of any amount of boozing
Benefits&nbsp;can be chalked up to earlier risky behaviours of alcohol abstainers
Abstainers do not have a higher mortality risk than low to moderate drinkers
'There&nbsp;is no reason to recommend drinking alcohol for health benefits'
Why do&nbsp;some studies claim moderate drinking is good for you?
Estimates largely altered by study design and characteristics
Adjusting for abstainer biases and quality-related study characteristics shows that there is no&nbsp;significant reduction in mortality risk for low-volume drinkers.

A new study concludes that there is no reason to recommend drinking alcohol for health benefits.

Do you drink alcohol? Do you think moderate consumption is healthy?&nbsp;Well, if&nbsp;you thought&nbsp;a&nbsp;little bit&nbsp;of&nbsp;boozing&nbsp;could benefit your health, experts want you to think again!&nbsp;
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Most people are aware of the dangers of alcohol consumption, but studies claiming that moderate&nbsp;drinking&nbsp;may&nbsp;have a positive effect makes things fairly confusing.&nbsp;
However, a new&nbsp;German&nbsp;study says that there&rsquo;s no real added benefit of drinking any amount of alcohol. In fact, the so-called benefits can be chalked up to&nbsp;risky behaviours of alcohol abstainers in their earlier life.
Published in the journal&nbsp;<a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003819#sec014" target="_blank">PLOS Medicine</a>, the research&nbsp;found that factors like former dependence on alcohol or drugs, risky drinking and&nbsp;cigarette&nbsp;smoking&nbsp;significantly&nbsp;affected the health risks in alcohol-abstainers.
The team found that&nbsp;people&nbsp;who don&rsquo;t drink&nbsp;alcohol will not usually have a higher mortality risk than those who consume low to moderate amounts. This&nbsp;means that there is no reason to recommend drinking alcohol for health benefits.
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So, why do some studies claim moderate drinking is good for you?
A 2016&nbsp;meta-review of 87 studies&nbsp;in the <a href="https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.2016.77.185" target="_blank">Journal of&nbsp;Studies on&nbsp;Alcohol&nbsp;and Drugs</a>&nbsp;found that such estimates are&nbsp;significantly altered by study design and characteristics.&nbsp;Once you adjust for&nbsp;abstainer biases and quality-related study characteristics, you don&rsquo;t see any significant reduction in mortality risk for low-volume drinkers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Whether you're pouring a drink for International Beer Day or not, these facts about the boozy beverage will definitely keep you in high spirits!

International Beer Day 2021: get boozy with these crazy beer facts

Get boozy with these beer facts on International Beer Day 2021

Whether you're pouring a drink for International Beer Day or not, these facts about the boozy beverage will definitely keep you in high spirits!

Whether you're pouring a drink for International Beer Day or not, these facts about the boozy beverage will definitely keep you in high spirits! Learn about some crazy beer facts that every true beer connoisseur&nbsp;must know about!
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<ol>
<li>Beer is one of the oldest beverages in the world. The drink possibly dates back to the early Neolithic era or about 9500 BC.</li>
<li>There is a name to define the study of beer and its called Zythology. Zythologists&nbsp;analyse ingredients used to make beer and their effect on the brewing process. They also study different beer styles and history as well as beer pairings.</li>
<li>The first professional brewers in the world were all women! In ancient Peru, breweries were operated by 'women of the elite' or women who belonged to the noble classes.</li>
<li>Germany, the land of Oktoberfest, is also home to a beer pipeline. Bars in the Veltines-Arena are interconnected by a 5km-long tube of beer.</li>
<li>As per a BMI&nbsp;research report from 2018, Indians drink less beer than the rest of Asia.</li>
<li>Qatar has the most expensive beers in the world.&nbsp;An average price of US$11.26 or Rs. 835 will be charged to you per 330ml bottle.</li>
<li>Conversely, you will the cheapest beer in South Africa. A 300ml bottle of beer will cost you US$1.68 or Rs. 124 on average.</li>
</ol>
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Alcohol-free bars – sounds like an oxymoron, isn’t it? But the trend of these ‘Sober Bars’ is increasingly gaining popularity across the globe. 

What are sober bars and how are they changing the drinking habits of people across the globe

Alcohol-free bars &ndash; sounds like an oxymoron, isn&rsquo;t it? But the trend of these &lsquo;Sober Bars&rsquo; is increasingly gaining popularity across the globe. These bars offer drinks made of sparkling sodas and juices but most importantly they are all made without the use of alcohol.&nbsp;

Sober Bars: Creating a buzz sans the booze

Sober bars are alcohol-free bars that make beverages using sparkling drinks and juices. The&nbsp;COVID&nbsp;19 pandemic is a major reason behind this shift towards non-alcoholic drinks.

Alcohol-free bars &ndash; sounds like an oxymoron, isn&rsquo;t it? But the trend of these &lsquo;Sober Bars&rsquo; is increasingly gaining popularity across the globe. These bars offer drinks made of sparkling sodas and juices, but most importantly they are all made without the use of alcohol.&nbsp;
This fad of sober bars isn&rsquo;t a new phenomenon. According to a report by the Associated Press, these non-alcoholic bars first appeared in the 19th century as part of the temperance movement. The movement aimed to limit or outlaw the consumption and production of alcoholic beverages. And while that&nbsp;revolution targeted&nbsp;the non-drinkers or people in rehabilitation, the new&nbsp;trend welcomes the sober as well as the curious.
International Wines and Spirits Record (IWSR) reported that in the year 2020, alcohol consumption fell by 5% in 10 key markets including the USA, Germany, Japan and Brazil. And during this same year, consumption of non-alcoholic beverages increased by 1%. While the numbers suggest&nbsp;that the demand for&nbsp;alcoholic drinks still outweighs the non-alcoholic ones. As per IWSR, the global consumption of low and no-alcohol beer, wine and spirits is growing two to three times faster than overall alcohol consumption.
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So what led to this sudden shift?
The COVID-19 pandemic of course!
The pandemic has warp-sped&nbsp;the change in people&rsquo;s drinking habits. Being locked up indoors has caused people to rethink their lifestyle, which entailed regular alcohol consumption, and switch to healthier alternatives. Even in India, companies like Bengal Bay, Jade Forest and Kati Patang which produce non-alcoholic drinks are becoming more and more popular.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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So, while the industry producing non-alcoholic drinks is still very small compared to the alcohol industry, the increase in the former's consumption may change the notion of 'drinking habits' entirely in the future. And if the alcohol redemption is real, it is here to stay for long.

A study published in The Lancet Oncology journal reveals that alcohol consumption was linked to 62,100 or 5% of all newly diagnosed cancer cases in India in 2020.

Alcohol negative effects: 62k cancer cases in India linked to alcohol drinking

Here&rsquo;s another reason to think harder before pouring your next drink!&nbsp;62,100 cancer cases in India linked to alcohol consumption

Think before you drink: 62k cancer cases in India linked to alcohol consumption

Lancet study offers another reason to rethink your next boozy drink&nbsp;
62k newly diagnosed cancer cases in India in 2020 linked to alcohol
4% of all new global cancer cases attributed to alcohol consumption
Men account for 77% of the alcohol-associated cancer cases
Even low levels of drinking can cause DNA&nbsp;damage &amp; hormonal imbalances
Largest number of cases:&nbsp;oesophagus, liver and breast cancer
First study in 2020 to find a direct causal link to alcohol drinking
Alcohol drinking dips in Europe, rising in China, India &amp; sub-Saharan Africa
Covid-19 pandemic also spiked drinking rates in some countries: IARC
Small changes to public drinking behaviour may improve the situation
Suggestions: reduced availability, warning labels &amp; marketing bans&nbsp;

Study published in The Lancet Oncology journal reveals that alcohol consumption was linked to 62,100 or 5% of all newly diagnosed&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;cases in India&nbsp;in 2020.

Here&rsquo;s another reason to think harder before pouring your next drink!&nbsp;A large-scale study published in The Lancet Oncology journal has revealed that alcohol consumption was linked to 62,100 or five per cent of all newly diagnosed&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;cases in India&nbsp;in 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Globally, 740,000 or four per cent of new&nbsp;cancer cases&nbsp;in 2020 were attributed to alcohol by the research team. Of this, men accounted for 77&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;of the alcohol-associated cancer cases compared to women at 23 per&nbsp;cent.
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Even relatively low levels of drinking contributed to DNA damage&nbsp;and caused hormonal imbalances in people.&nbsp;Alcohol even&nbsp;worsens the cancer-causing effects of other substances, such as tobacco, noted the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Cancers of the oesophagus, liver and breast accounted for the largest number of cases.&nbsp;These cancers have well-established causal links to alcohol consumption, and the estimates of the direct associations with alcohol in the recent peer-reviewed study are the first of their kind for 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The study also demonstrates how alcohol consumption is decreasing in many European nations but is steadily rising&nbsp;in Asian countries like China and India, and in sub-Saharan Africa.&nbsp;The&nbsp;International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) also says that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a spike in drinking rates in some countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;
While the study highlights the rise in alcohol-linked&nbsp;cancer rates, it also suggests that even small changes&nbsp;to public drinking behaviour may improve the situation. Suggestions included&nbsp;reduced alcohol availability, labelling alcohol products with a health warning, and marketing bans to reduce the rates of alcohol-driven cancer.&nbsp;
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While the hazards of alcohol consumption have been proven time and again by scientists, it seems like one group of people may be at an even higher health risk!
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that people who are overweight or obese are at a much greater risk of liver damage from alcohol.
The study of nearly half a million people revealed that &lsquo;even for people who drank within the alcohol guidelines, participants classified as obese were at over 50 per&nbsp;cent greater risk of liver disease.&rsquo;&nbsp;
Not surprisingly, people who drank above UK alcohol guidelines had a nearly 600 per cent higher risk of being diagnosed with alcoholic fatty liver disease and a&nbsp;700 per cent higher risk of death by alcoholic fatty liver disease,&nbsp;compared to within guideline drinkers.&nbsp;
Publishing in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition,&nbsp;the researchers&nbsp;used UK&rsquo;s 14 units per week&nbsp;as the guiding limit for alcohol consumption.&nbsp;For your information,&nbsp;NHS defines&nbsp;a standard glass of red or white wine as 2.3 units while a pint of stronger beer accounts for 3 alcohol units.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Why overweight people should be extra cautious with alcohol

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/drink-less/know-your-alcohol-units/
Overweight people at higher risk of liver damage from alcohol
Even drinking within guidelines linked to 50% increased risk
Above limit drinkers at 600% higher risk of&nbsp;alcoholic fatty liver disease
700% higher risk of death by&nbsp;alcoholic fatty liver disease
Team used UK&rsquo;s 14 units per week&nbsp;as the guiding limit
1 glass of red/white wine = 2.3 units
1 pint of a stronger beer = 3 units

Researchers have found that people who are overweight or obese are at a much greater risk of liver damage from alcohol.

While the hazards of alcohol consumption have been proven time and again by scientists, it seems like one group of people may be at an even higher health risk!
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that people who are overweight or obese are at a much greater risk of liver damage from alcohol.
The study of nearly half a million people revealed that &lsquo;even for people who drank within the alcohol guidelines, participants classified as obese were at over 50 per&nbsp;cent greater risk of liver disease.&rsquo;&nbsp;
Not surprisingly, people who drank above UK alcohol guidelines had a nearly 600 per cent higher risk of being diagnosed with alcoholic fatty liver disease and a&nbsp;700 per cent higher risk of death by alcoholic fatty liver disease,&nbsp;compared to within guideline drinkers.&nbsp;
Publishing in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition,&nbsp;the researchers&nbsp;used UK&rsquo;s 14 units per week&nbsp;as the guiding limit for alcohol consumption.&nbsp;For your information,&nbsp;NHS defines&nbsp;a standard glass of red or white wine as 2.3 units while a pint of stronger beer accounts for 3 alcohol units.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Possibly settling the debate once and for all, a large Oxford study has found that there is no 'safe amount' when it comes to drinking alcohol.
The observational study of over 25,000 people, which is still to be peer-reviewed, found that alcohol consumption has an impact on the brain's grey matter, the parts where information is processed. The more alcohol you consume, the lower your brain&nbsp;volume, remarked the lead researcher.
Adding to a growing body of evidence stacked against booze, the findings confirm that 'there&rsquo;s no threshold drinking for harm &ndash; any alcohol is worse.'&nbsp;
In fact, the type of alcohol including wine, spirits or beers did not make a difference, meaning that no drink is better or worse than the other.
However, certain characteristics, such as high blood pressure, obesity or binge drinking, could put people at higher risk, researchers added.
It is important to note that while alcohol made a small contribution to this (0.8%) decline in brain volume, it was also a greater contribution than other 'modifiable' risk factors.

No amount of alcohol is ‘safe’ for consumption, finds Oxford study

No amount of alcohol is safe for consumption: Oxford study
Study of 25,000 British adults; yet to be peer-reviewed&nbsp;
The more alcohol consumed, the lower the brain volume
Adds to the growing body of evidence against alcohol
Wine or beer?&nbsp;The type of alcohol made no difference
Conditions like high BP or obesity could increase the risk
Alcohol the greatest contributor amongst 'modifiable' risk factors

Adding to a growing body of evidence stacked against booze, the findings confirm that 'there&rsquo;s no threshold drinking for harm &ndash; any alcohol is worse.'&nbsp;

Possibly settling the debate once and for all, a large Oxford study has found that there is no 'safe amount' when it comes to drinking alcohol.
The observational study of over 25,000 people, which is still to be peer-reviewed, found that alcohol consumption has an impact on the brain's grey matter, the parts where information is processed. The more alcohol you consume, the lower your brain&nbsp;volume, remarked the lead researcher.
Adding to a growing body of evidence stacked against booze, the findings confirm that 'there&rsquo;s no threshold drinking for harm &ndash; any alcohol is worse.'&nbsp;
In fact, the type of alcohol including wine, spirits or beers did not make a difference, meaning that no drink is better or worse than the other.
However, certain characteristics, such as high blood pressure, obesity or binge drinking, could put people at higher risk, researchers added.
It is important to note that while alcohol made a small contribution to this (0.8%) decline in brain volume, it was also a greater contribution than other 'modifiable' risk factors.

Even one alcoholic drink a day may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study published in the European Heart Journal claims.
The study says,&nbsp;a drink a day was linked to 16% enhanced risk of atrial fibrillation over a follow-up span of 14 years, when compared to none.
The commonly said phrase 'one glass of wine a day' to protect the heart should not be recommended without weighing the risks and benefits, the study said.
Information of over 1 lakh&nbsp;respondents was analysed between 1982 and 2010 for the study.&nbsp;Atrial fibrillation&nbsp;is the medical term given to an irregular and rapid heart rate.

Even one drink a day may enhance risk of atrial fibrillation: study

Even one alcoholic drink a day may increase the risk of atrial&nbsp;fibrillation, a new study published in the European Heart Journal claims

Even one alcoholic drink a day may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study published in the European Heart Journal claims.
The study says,&nbsp;a drink a day was linked to 16% enhanced risk of atrial fibrillation over a follow-up span of 14 years, when compared to none.
The commonly said phrase 'one glass of wine a day' to protect the heart should not be recommended without weighing the risks and benefits, the study said.
Information of over 1 lakh&nbsp;respondents was analysed between 1982 and 2010 for the study.&nbsp;Atrial fibrillation&nbsp;is the medical term given to an irregular and rapid heart rate.

A committee set up by Delhi govt has recommended that drinking age should be lowered to 21 from current 25 and the number of dry days should be reduced in the Capital. The committee was set up by the AAP govt to suggest ways to augment excise revenue. It has recommended that the number of dry days in a year be reduced to three, issuing of licenses to departmental stores to sell beer and wine be convenient, and there be more equitable distribution of government-run liquor stores across the city, the Hindustan Times has reported.

Lower drinking age to 21 & reduce dry days: panel

A committee set up by Delhi govt has recommended that drinking age should be lowered to 21 from current 25 and the number of dry days should be reduced in the Capital.

Lower drinking age to 21 & reduce dry days: Delhi govt panel

Delhi panel: Lower legal drinking age from 25 to 21&nbsp; Committee suggests&nbsp;licence to department stores to sell soft liquor Delhi panel proposes reduce dry days to boost excise revenue&nbsp;

A committee set up by Delhi govt has recommended that drinking age should be lowered to 21 from current 25 and the number of dry days should be reduced in the Capital. The committee was set up by the AAP govt to suggest ways to augment excise revenue. It has recommended that the number of dry days in a year be reduced to three, issuing of licenses to departmental stores to sell beer and wine be convenient, and there be more equitable distribution of government-run liquor stores across the city, the Hindustan Times has reported.

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