Physical Health | Young Adult Health

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Alcohol

Caffeine

Stress

As you enter your 20's, these are new implementation that come with no warning. Because it blends so well with our lifestyle, it seems functional! Just because becomes a norm, it does not necessarily mean it is good for us. The negative effects of these implementations are disguised very well because this is "what being in your 20 somethings is all about!"

The physical health displays an accurate representation of what state our bodies are in. Any change, internal or external, has a direct effect on our physical health.

No Bias. Just Facts.

#2 Most Popular

Next to multivitamins, energy drinks are the most popular dietary supplement consumed by young adults. 4

Ages 18-34

Amongst young adults, ages 18-34, binge drinking is most common. 2

4x More Likely

Among ages 15 to 23, those who mix alcohol with energy drinks are 4 times more likely to binge drink at high intensity. 3

Highest Levels

The highest levels of stress in the U.S are seen amongst the ages 18-33. 1

The Effects

Alcohol 5

Dehydrates skin
Weight gain
Unpleasant odor residue
Weakening immune system

Caffeine 4

Disrupt sleep patterns
Digestive problems
Dehydration
Cardiovascular issues

Co-ingestion: Alcohol & Caffeine 4,6

Binge drinking
Co-dependency
Dehydration
Exacerbated hangover
Alcohol Poisoning

How can I help myself? Where do I start?

Tips on how to reduce the effects

How Alcohol Affects Your Appearance

Know your limits

Alcohol Use and Your Health

References

American Psychological Association. (2012, January 1). 2012 Stress by Generations. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2012/generations
Bohm MK, Liu Y, Esser MB, et al. Binge Drinking Among Adults, by Select Characteristics and State — United States, 2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2021;70:1441–1446. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7041a2external icon.
Emond, J. A., Gilbert-Diamond, D., Tanski, S. E., & Sargent, J. D. (2014). Energy drink consumption and the risk of alcohol use disorder among a national sample of adolescents and young adults. The Journal of pediatrics, 165(6), 1194–1200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.08.050
“Energy Drinks.” National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/energy-drinks#:~:text=Next%20to%20multivitamins%2C%20energy%20drinks,kinds%20of%20energy%20drink%20products.
“How Alcohol Affects Your Appearance.” Drinkaware, https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/appearance/how-alcohol-affects-your-appearance#howtoreducetheeffectsofalcoholonyourappearance.
Sefen, J. A. N., Patil, J. D., & Cooper, H. (2022). The implications of alcohol mixed with energy drinks from medical and socio-legal standpoints. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 16, 968889. doi:10.3389/fnbeh.2022.968889