A pounding headache and stomach-churning nausea are hallmark signs you had a few too many — but experts say it could mean something more dangerous to your health. While a post-holiday hangover is to be expected after downing copious cocktails or brews, health professionals say you should be concerned if the symptoms come on after only … Read more
Puff, puff surpass. A new study reveals that for the first time in history, regular cannabis use among US citizens is more commonplace than drinking alcohol. Based upon decades of data, and conducted by researchers at Carnegie Mellon, the study found that more than one-third of people who used cannabis in the past month reported … Read more
Shorely you can’t be serious. Just in time for Memorial Day, a board-certified Houston dermatologist is sharing five skincare no-nos for the summer. Dr. Andrea Suarez, who goes by “Dr. Dray” on TikTok, wants you to avoid boozing in the sun, applying sunscreen with poor protection, buying sunscreen with insect repellent, peeling your sunburn and … Read more
Does your food taste plane while you’re up in the air? There are reasons for that, according to researchers. “If it weren’t for the boredom many feel while flying, the best recommendation would always be to eat on the ground,” Charles Spence, an experimental psychologist at England’s Oxford University who studies how certain environments and … Read more
As the weather warms and the days lengthen, many among us head to the nearest body of water — and reach for the booze when we get there. Be it a beer, a seltzer, a shot of warm whiskey, or a poolside margarita, few things sound as enticing as unwinding under the sun with a … Read more
Raise a glass to science. Researchers have developed a protein gel that neutralizes alcohol before it enters the bloodstream and essentially makes it harmless. Scientists at ETH Zurich created a gel that, when given to mice, reduced blood alcohol levels by up to 50% and protected their bodies from damage, according to SciTechDaily. More studies … Read more
It’s time to uncork these little-known wine secrets. From serving to storage, some of our common vino habits would make sommeliers cringe — but not to fear, the industry experts have dispelled the myths and misconceptions. Price and score For starters, the higher the price tag doesn’t mean the better the taste, Rodolphe Boulanger, Total Wine … Read more
These nutrition experts have a T-bone to pick with four kinds of foods — and one type of beverage — they say can lead to cancer. Studies have shown that a person’s diet can affect their chances of developing several types of cancer, with experts promoting the consumption of whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and beans to lower the risk. … Read more
The No. 1 cocktail choice among New Yorkers is not the Manhattan or even the Long Island Iced Tea — it’s the vodka martini, a new study reveals. Margaritas were the second choice, and mojitos third, in the Big Apple, according to Google trend data collected by Casino.ca. There were a whopping 173,000 online searches … Read more
The Kentucky Derby is known for horses, hats and Mint Juleps. Executive chef David Danielson of Churchill Downs has revealed the recipe for the beloved cocktail; served to the 400,000 people who come through the gates on race day. While the race lasts just two minutes, Derby drinking is an all-day event. Drinking is an … Read more
Far out. Shooting Star Vodka has given a whole new meaning to “on the rocks” — which is also how the makers suggest you drink it — by infusing its brew with a meteorite discovered in 1977. Other products have filtered through a meteorite, but Shooting Star Vodka is the first Ultra-Premium vodka to be … Read more
Save water, drink beer — ice cold. A pint of beer actually does taste better when it’s served ice cold in, say, a frozen mug, according to a study recently published in the scientific journal Matter. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered that alcoholic beverages taste more or less “ethanol-like” at different temperatures. … Read more
Well, this is guac-ward. Eating a small amount of avocado every day may lower a woman’s risk for Type 2 diabetes — but not for men who consume the green, creamy fruit, new research has found. “There are several potential mechanisms to explain the observed association between avocado consumption and diabetes prevalence in this study,” … Read more
He crossed the finish wine. A wine merchant raised the bar for boozers and runners alike after blind tasting 25 glasses of vino during the London marathon — nearly one for each mile. The som-mile-ier’s running performance currently boasts 3.9 million views on TikTok. “I was totally exhausted, totally cooked, but it was just such … Read more
Talk about a Belgian ale-ment. A 40-year-old Belgian man who was accused of drunk driving had his charges dropped — because he has a medical condition that makes him produce alcohol naturally. The man, who has not been publicly identified, suffers from something called auto-brewery syndrome, AFP reported. Auto-brewery syndrome, also called gut fermentation syndrome, … Read more
It’s worth a shot. Dallas-based flight attendant Cher Killough is sharing the “king” and “queen” behavior she loves to see on a flight, including one move that might score you a free drink. She enjoys it when passengers properly store their luggage, when they check the lavatory signs before trying to enter the bathroom, and … Read more
Cancer prevention can begin with your diet, according to an oncology dietitian. Nichole Andrews, a dietitian and the author of the book Sugar Does Not Feed Cancer: The Complete Guide to Cancer Prevention Nutrition & Lifestyle, shared a video on TikTok divulging the two things that can increase your risk of developing cancer — and … Read more
If your romantic relationship is on the rocks — drinking together could prolong the partnership and might even make you live longer, according to a study. The study, published in the journal The Gerontologist, found that couples who drink together and who have similar drinking habits, are more likely to live longer and have a … Read more
A new study indicates that women who drink more than eight alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of developing heart disease than those who drink less. Those who binge drink take even more risks with their heart health, the study indicated. The American College of Cardiology’s study aimed to identify links between alcohol … Read more
This takes punch-drunk to a new level. Spring Breakers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are cramming into a local bar for shots and slaps — but it’s not a bar fight. Spring Breakers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are cramming into a local bar for shots and slaps — but it’s not a bar fight. Instagram/hurricaneaiyana Bartender Aiyana Callas, … Read more