Are you really gonna eat that? A neuroscientist is sounding the alarm about five foods that can accelerate cognitive decline, even increasing your odds of developing dementia. The good news is that he’s also offering up some easy swaps and better ways to consume. “What you eat not only affects your waistline — it also … Read more
Gary Oldman revealed that he was forced to apologize to former co-star Demi Moore for his “destructive” behavior on the set of the 1995 film, “The Scarlet Letter.” The Oscar winner, 67, opened up about his “unprofessional” behavior, saying his past issue with alcohol caused him to act out while filming the romance film. In … Read more
Cheers to NYC! North America’s 50 Best Bars of 2025 has been revealed — and it was an NYC takeover. Superbueno, a Mexican-American cocktail bar in the East Village, is little over two years old, yet it’s already achieved the title of second-best bar on the continent. Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez, pictured holding Superbueno’s Green Mango … Read more
Talk about a bubbly breakthrough. Your next toast could be to your ticker, because researchers say that drinking the right boozy beverage can help save your life. New research suggests this boozy beverage can have protective benefits to your heart. lovelyday12 – stock.adobe.com A new study suggests that regularly drinking champagne and/or white wine could … Read more
Forget Champagne toasts — Gen Z is raising a glass of soda instead. As wedding season heats up, younger couples are throwing tradition out the window — and tossing open bars out with it. Dry weddings and cash bars are now all the rage among Gen Z brides and grooms, who say that complaining about … Read more
America loves beer. From IPAs to lagers, America’s preference for beer varies across regions and states, though one brand seems to stand out from the rest. In a recent study by Coffeeness, a German coffee-focused website that publishes beverage-related studies, analysts compiled a ranking of the most popular beer in each state. Using data from YouGov’s popularity ratings, as … Read more
Gen Z women are abusing stimulants and binge drinking more than their male counterparts — and any other age group, new studies have found. Nearly 37% of women ages 18 to 25 reported excessively popping uppers such as Adderall and Ritalin in the past year, more than double that reported by women older than them, … Read more
These chimps were a barrel of laughs. Wild chimpanzees in West Africa were caught on video for the very first time sharing fermented African breadfruit that contained ethanol. Researchers from the University of Exeter in England set up cameras at Cantanhez National Park in Guinea-Bissau. The primates may have been using the alcohol like humans … Read more
Live fast, face health issues young. People who had an unhealthy relationship with smoking, drinking and exercise early in life ended up on the fast track to mental and physical health troubles by their mid-30s, according to a new study by the Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Finland. “Our findings highlight the importance of … Read more
Joe Rogan has joined the growing tribe of teetotalers. On a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the podcaster, 57, said he has given up drinking alcohol. “I think I’m done,” he said. “For no reason, other than that, it’s not good for you.” Rogan noted that he didn’t have to quit and that he … Read more
The Piano Man and the Uptown Girl. Christie Brinkley reflects on her marriage to Billy Joel in her upcoming memoir, “Uptown Girl” (out April 29). In People’s excerpts published Wednesday, the 71-year-old model blamed the singer’s drinking for their divorce. “To be clear, I never wanted to end things with Billy. But his drinking was … Read more
Things are looking up for airport dining! Gone are the days of a limited selection of overpriced and underwhelming food options. In naming its top 10 US airports for food and drink this month, Food & Wine noted that the fare in layover land has “shifted from the pragmatic to the palatable.” Flyers use the … Read more
This is one swanky sláinte. Last month, Bushmills, the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, released its limited edition, 46-year-old whiskey — billed as the oldest Irish single-malt ever sold. The mahogany sipper, hailing from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, also sports one hefty price tag for New Yorkers not worried about the volatile market and hoping for … Read more
The United States continues to have the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations — and new research suggests the crisis is deepening. A study published this week in JAMA Network Open found that the rate of these “largely preventable” deaths rose by nearly 28% between 2018 and 2022. “The concerning rates in the US … Read more
Regular heavy drinking could be doing more damage to your brain than simply clouding your memories of a wild night out — and what constitutes “heavy” drinking may be a lot less than you think. A new study suggests that people who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks a week — just over one a … Read more
In James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” Leopold Bloom remarks that it would be a good puzzle to cross Dublin without passing a pub. Colm Quilligan, founder of the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, doesn’t recommend even trying it. “When Americans come to town, all roads lead to Temple Bar,” said Quilligan, referring to the pub-rich area on the south … Read more
People love to shake things up when it comes to martinis. Martini-core has been trending on social media for some time, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping. Though what kind of martini is the “it” martini? That’s always changing. While the espresso martini has recently been named the top cocktail in New York City, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to “Chuck” for 40 years. We’ve had a fairly decent life together, even though Chuck drank heavily for 35 of those years. Now, as we enter our twilight years, he has experienced various medical problems, which have prompted him to stop drinking altogether. Although this is a good thing, I … Read more
Your favorite Starbucks order might just be a latte for your heart. Dr. Evan Levine is a cardiologist in Scarsdale, New York with over 30 years of experience. He also runs a very popular TikTok channel where he frequently dolls out brutally honest — and often a little comical — advice on topics like preventing … Read more
They say the early bird catches the worm — probably because night owls are too depressed to do it. Night owls may be smarter than early birds, but research suggests they are also more likely to develop diabetes and struggle with anxiety and depression. But why night owls — people who like to go to … Read more