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5 Best Hangover Cures
Many people love to toast a few drinks to make a night exciting and memorable or to celebrate special occasions or achievements. But many also wake up the next day in a state they'd rather not be in as the next day brings that dreaded hangover. Whoops. Maybe things got a little out of hand last night. But don't worry, we've got you. If you want to feel better faster, check out these hangover cures...
November 1, 2024
Health Benefits of Going a Month Without Alcohol
Drinking on an occasional or social basis might not seem like a huge deal. Many of us have a drink or two after work or when out with friends. But some significant health benefits come from going just one month without a drink. Some people do a Dry January, but any month is a good month to abstain from alcohol for better health. Check out the health benefits that may come with not drinking for 30 days....
May 25, 2021
Drinking Has a Different Impact Based on Age
A drink here or there seems like an innocent indulgence that can enliven the occasion. But drinking may affect the mind and body differently depending on age group. Studies - are showing that certain age groups can be at a higher risk for alcohol problems than others. And with everything from addiction to long-term memory loss, alcohol overuse impacts the body in multiple negative ways. Check out below...
April 26, 2021
Is It Time to Give up That Nightly Cocktail?
The advice on drinking and health seems to be constantly in flux. You may have heard a glass of wine a day -keeps the doctor away. But is this information still valid? The most recent research has us asking, “Is it time to give up that nightly cocktail?” A recent study out of the University of Washington indicates that drinking -any- amount of alcohol may be harmful to our health. This advice is contradictory...
June 5, 2020
Going Dry? 5 Cocktail Alternatives
Giving up alcohol doesn't mean we have to quit enjoying our favorite flavors. In many cases, we can swap out spirited ingredients for non-alcoholic alternatives and create mocktails that taste just as great. Want to try it out? Substitute the following ideas with the suggested alternatives in those favorite beers or mixed drink recipes. Beer Alternatives - Beer -cocktails-, such as the Michelada, Summer...
February 24, 2020
2019’s Healthiest Trend May Have Social Consequences
Elective-sobriety is 2019’s hottest and healthiest trend. But what is it exactly? Basically speaking, elective-sobriety is a movement in which people, even those who don’t have issues with alcohol, elect to stay sober. Many are finding out that the payoff of not drinking is worth the minor changes in their social life. I-n 2019, health is on trend. And perhaps nothing prioritizes healthy living quite...
July 8, 2019
Can You Drink Alcohol and Lose Weight?
We’re well past New Year's resolutions.  Even assuming that you did stick to them, you might not be seeing the results that you wanted.  New Year's’ resolutions are often Sisyphean tasks that require a sustained commitment, like earning a new degree or giving up smoking.  Rarely do we resolve something that can be easily accomplished. And since one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose...
March 13, 2017