Topic: drinking

You Can Stop Giving Dirty Looks To That Pregnant Woman With The Merlot

In the latest installment of the “should pregnant women drink alcohol?” saga, a new study says wine’s fine in moderation, even during early pregnancy.
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A “Sober Bar” Actually Sounds Like An Amazing Idea

In Chicago, a first of its kind “sober bar” will be opening its doors soon. While there’s obviously a little absurdity in the premise, it also seems like a long overdue idea. More »

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 »

A Few Ideas To Help You Drink Responsibly

If you have trouble minimizing your alcohol consumption in social settings, here are a few (traditional and not-so-traditional) suggestions for cutting back — and cutting your breast cancer risk. More »

Scary: Drinking Cocktails Made With Diet Soda Gets You Drunker Faster

As sorority girls have suspected for years, researchers have now found that using diet soda as a mixer with alcohol can dramatically increase levels of intoxication. More »

Want To Feel Worse When You Drink? Try The New Alcohol Vaccine

Chilean scientists are working on an alcohol “vaccine” that could help treat alcoholism by making drinkers feel hungover and awful from just a few sips of beer, liquor or wine. The drug, which is still in the trial phase, essentially turns off the liver’s ability to metabolize alcohol. More »

How To Talk To Your Kids About Teenage Binge Drinking (From An Ex-Teen Binge Drinker)

It’s imperative to discuss teenage binge drinking with your kids, whether it’s uncomfortable and difficult or not. Here are some tips I have to offer any parents looking to get through to their kids from the perspective of somebody who was in their daughters’ position not too long ago. More »

Drinking Mirror App Shows What Alcohol Does To Your Face

Even if you don’t think you drink too much (hey, we all enjoy kicking back with a glass of wine from time to time–or every night), a new “drinking mirror app” shows you exactly how this alcohol could be taking a toll on your face. More »

Lay Off The Liquor, Ladies: New Study Says 1 in 8 Women Are Binge Drinkers

Binge drinking is usually associated with men, but a new study says that one in eight women engages in this type of alcohol abuse. And–surprise, surprise–the problem is magnified by the fact that we think men are the binge drinkers; not women. More »

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11 All-Natural Holiday Hangover Cures For That Morning After

I get completely debilitating hangovers. Like, totally prostrate on the couch, can’t move, feel like I was hit with a Mack truck, can barely open my eyes to watch a Say Yes To The Dress marathon type of hangovers. I haven’t always been this way, but as I hit my mid-twenties the morning-after misery has really ramped up. Since this is the season for holiday parties (and holiday hangovers) I thought I’d share some of my all-natural hangover remedies. More »

The Effects Of Smoking On Your Body While Drinking Are Nasty

If you need another reason to put down the cigarettes, here you go: According to a new study, the effects of smoking while drinking can seriously increase a hangover. Yep, that pounding headache, upset stomach and general feeling of yuck the next morning could be caused not just by alcohol. More »

Drunk Driving: Learn How Much You Can Really Drink Before Being Illegal

December has been designated National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. And what better time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs than the holidays when there are more parties than ever. We all know about the risks of drinking and driving, but do you know how much (or how little) it actually takes for you to reach the legal limit? Find out here. More »

9-Year-Old Paralyzed Girl Makes Everyone Cry With Letter To Drunk Driver

Last July, just before her eighth birthday, Xitclalli “Chilli” Vasquez was hit by a drunk driver who left her paralyzed from the waist down. Now, during the sentencing in court for this man, Chilli, who is now nine, wrote a touching letter that left everyone in the courtroom–including the man who left her in a wheelchair–in tears. More »

Proximity To Bars Can Make You (More Of) A Lush

You’ve got to love this new study out of Finland: According to researchers the country’s Institute of Occupational Health, living near a bar can increase your chances of being a lush problematic drinking. And here I’ve been blaming myself all these years! Turns out I’ve just been living in too many urban areas/college towns/suburbs populated by German Catholics. More »

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