This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort to forgo alcohol for a month and cleanse themselves of the excesses of the holiday season. Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the world, including in the U.S. In 2020, nearly 70% of people ages 18 and older in […]
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You probably know that excessive drinking is unhealthy, but you might not know that even casual drinking can cause weird things to happen to your body. Here are 12 strange side effects that some people experience when drinking.
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If you’re wondering whether you (or someone you know) have an alcohol problem, read up on the most common signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse.
With the typical hangover including a pounding headache, upset stomach, exhaustion, light sensitivity, and dehydration, it can be difficult to focus on much of anything at all. No wonder, then, that so many people are on the lookout for the ideal cure for the hangover. On that note, let’s take a look at some simple ways to help you get over the nasty feelings that often follow a night of overindulging in alcohol.
It’s funny how you can look up the calories and sugars on the label of almost any product–except for wine! And if you drink wine daily, like me, you’d probably like to know how much calories and sugars you’re ingesting per sip, per glass, or per bottle, right? We’re looking to the wine experts to […]
Many of us take the enjoyment of a robust glass of red wine for granted. In fact, recent studies from Johannes Gutenberg University, in Mainz, Germany, may be a vintage-lovers worst nightmare! The study, which surveyed 950 participants residing in Western Germany’s wine region found that 25-percent were allergic or intolerant to vino—GASP—without even knowing it! While […]
They say food is the way to a man’s heart, and the way to a woman’s heart is through her stomach. While it’s true that it’s hard to beat a home-cooked (or restaurant) meal by candlelight to woo your valentine, their heart won’t be singing if you don’t consider their dietary restrictions. Gluten-free diets for […]
Let’s re-examine last night. You had a little too much to drink at a friend’s birthday, bachelorette party, or while watching the game with the boys. Now your body is paying the price—punishing you with a throbbing headache, queasy tummy, and even vomiting. According to a 2004 article in the New York Times, hangovers, and […]
After a long day at work many of us love to unwind with a beer, glass of wine, or some other kind of alcoholic beverage. But a new study shows that having just a couple drinks each day can significantly increase a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer. The study, which was led by a […]
A new study reveals that drinking and driving may be a bigger problem than you think. In fact, it shows that more than four million American adults admitted to driving under the influence over the previous month. The study, which was recently carried out by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]