Do you remember New Year's Eve?

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December 31, 2012, 9:00 am

Here’s to a festive and joyous New Year’s celebration! If you have trouble remembering New Year’s celebrations of the past it could be because you’ve been enjoying too much alcohol. Binge drinking is common among young people and it has a profound impact on the portions of the brain that control memory. The best tips for avoiding blackouts from OHSU's On the Brain Blog---eat before drinking, drink in moderation, and for every glass of wine or spirits, have two glasses of water. That strategy will keep you hydrated, happy and capable of enjoying family and friends well past midnight.

Read more about staying safe and healthy this New Year's at OHSU's On the Brain Blog.

Happy New Year and to a healthy new you in 2013!

-Sheila