A database is comprised of tables. Each table has columns and rows; the columns in a database are called database âattributes. This makes sense when you think of it, given that the non-technical definition of an attribute is that it defines a characteristic or quality of something.
Chronic drinkers are more liable to contract diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis than people who do not drink too much. Drinking a lot on a single occasion slows your bodyâs ability to ward off infections â even up to 24 hours after getting drunk. Learn more about alcoholâs effects on the body.
Alcohol can cause changes in the function of the kidneys and make them less able to filter your blood. In addition to filtering blood, your kidneys do many other important jobs. One of these jobs is keeping the right amount of water in your body. Alcohol affects the ability of your kidneys to do this. When alcohol dehydrates (dries out) the body, the drying effect can affect the normal function of cells and organs, including the kidneys. Too much alcohol can also affect your blood pressure. People who drink too much are more likely to have high blood pressure.