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Jan 01, 2008 -
The day after Halloween I asked you how many pieces of candy you had eaten. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, I asked you how many pieces of pie you ate throughout that feasting day. So, in keeping with the tradition, there is a question I must ask: I want to know about your champagne consumption on New Year's Eve.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Alcohol use involves drinking alcohol, which is produced by fermenting the starch or sugar in fruits and grains.
See also:
- Alcohol and diet
- Alcoholism
- Alcohol withdrawal state
Alternative Names
Beer consumption; Wine consumption; Hard liquor consumption
Information
People have been drinking alcoholic beverages since prehistoric times. The discovery of the distillation process during the 12th century made it possible to make drinks with higher alcohol content (hard liquor) than can be achieved by fermentation alone.
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Jan 01, 2009 -
The day after Halloween I asked you how many pieces of candy you had eaten. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, I asked you how many pieces of pie you ate throughout that feasting day. So, in keeping with the tradition, there is a question I must ask: I want to know about your champagne consumption on New Year's Eve.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is essential for the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth, the location of about 99% of the body's calcium. Calcium also helps the heart, nerves, muscles, and other body systems work properly.
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May 30, 2007 -
You've carried the baby for nine months without a drop of alcohol. Now that your bundle of joy is out of your belly, you'd love nothing more than a glass (or two) of wine. Not so fast.
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