Topic: alcohol

15% Of Breast Cancer Deaths Attributed To Drinking — Do You Know How Much Is Safe?

15% Of Breast Cancer Deaths Attributed To Drinking -- Do You Know How Much Is Safe?

Like many people, I enjoy a glass of white wine or a couple of beers with friends. Though I certainly have my crazy nights (there were quite a few of those in college, to say the least), I generally think that my drinking isn’t an issue these days, particularly with regard to my health. Naturally — and unsurprisingly, to many of you — I was wrong. More »

Behold: Super Healthy Wine (You’re Welcome)

Behold: Super Healthy Wine (You're Welcome)

You’ve probably heard that red wine can be good for your heart and your head, but an Australian biochemist has now developed a super-healthy red that’s loaded with even more antioxidants than typical. The Brisbane-based scientist, Greg Jardine, says a patented group of antioxidant compounds used during the wine-making processes could make his new ‘health wine’ a powerful tonic against ailments such as arthritis, chronic fatigue and other inflammation-related conditions. More »

30 by 30: Happy Weight Vs. Happy Hour

30 by 30: Happy Weight Vs. Happy Hour

When people ask me what my biggest obstacle to losing weight is, I can quickly answer with two simple words: happy hour. (I could also use the same answer as the biggest obstacle to staying on a budget, but that’s another story for another day.) I just as easily could refer to the pop culture phrase FOMO, or fear of missing out. More »