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Alcohol: The Double-Edged Sword

Our final slide presents a well-known but often overlooked substance - alcohol. Alcohol, although not a "food," is a significant part of many diets around the world. While a glass of wine or beer can often seem a good way to chase a bad day away, research from the University of Cambridge suggests that the opposite is true, with heavy drinking linked to higher depression rates.

Alcohol depresses the central nervous system, altering chemical pathways in the brain and affecting mood regulation. Understanding this relationship can encourage moderate and responsible alcohol consumption.