Talk about cold-hearted! Heart attacks spike in the winter because the heart works harder to keep the body warm — and activities like shoveling snow can further strain it. Cold weather can also thicken blood, increasing the risk of blood clots. Heart attacks are most common in people 65 and older, but there’s been a … Read more
Feel like you “can’t handle your alcohol?” Do you experience nausea, facial flushing or a racing heart after enjoying even small amounts of your favorite cocktail? These could be signs that you have an inherited intolerance to alcohol — and a mutated gene could be the culprit, according to Cleveland Clinic. This gene mutation hampers … Read more
For those who got deep into the holiday spirits, there’s an amino acid that may be able to alleviate your hangover. Americans tend to drink double their usual amount of alcohol during the holidays — that’s a lot of egg nog that goes straight to the noggin. Hangover symptoms, which usually start a few hours after … Read more
If you are a wine lover, you may have seen, or even tried, a natural wine. They’ve been gaining a following for years, and the holidays could be a nice time to see what they’re about. What exactly is a natural wine? And what makes them special? Natural wines are produced with minimal human intervention. The grapes are generally … Read more
So much for a “long winter’s nap.” We often struggle to sleep well in the winter because less exposure to sunlight can significantly disturb our internal clocks, making it harder for us to fall and stay asleep. Plus, colder temperatures and dry air can irritate the throat and nasal passages, leading to tossing and turning … Read more
The grape debate has been settled. Two scientists at the University of California, Davis, believe they discovered why Cabernets, Pinot Noirs and other types of red wine cause such brutal hangovers. Andrew Waterhouse, an enology professor, and Apramita Devi, a postdoctoral researcher in food science and technology, told The Conversation that red wines contain a … Read more
Macros on the rocks. Myprotein, an online sports nutrition brand, has just teamed up with Southern Comfort to launch a pair of protein powders that taste like whiskey cocktails — hold the whiskey. Not that you couldn’t add whiskey to it — in fact, Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted to mixing a bit of booze into … Read more
In a sense, it’s a sobering report. Most American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes and vapes as part of a lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic — while just one vice is making ground, according to a national survey released Tuesday. Roughly two-thirds of high school seniors said they hadn’t drunk alcohol … Read more
The sake business is reaching new heights. A Japanese sake maker wants to make an alcoholic beverage in space. Asahi Shuzo, the company behind the popular sake brand Dassai, plans to blast ingredients to the International Space Station (ISS) in order to make a special brew. Asahi Shuzo, the company behind the popular sake brand … Read more
Sip, sip, hooray. There’s a right way and a wrong way to drink wine, say experts — and just in time for the holidays, the vintage virtuosos at Tabl.com are sharing helpful tips for enjoying the perfect pour. Some important reminders include which glass to pair with each wine, how to properly hold the glass, and what … Read more
It’s high-octane hangover insurance. Hangover cures are often seen as snake oil, ranging from coffee to, well, hair of the dog. However, UK-based TV doctor Zoe Williams has devised a snack that’s scientifically proven to sponge up the suds after a bender: a bacon, egg and avocado sandwich. Dreamed up in collaboration with UK bakery … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line is facing backlash over a controversial policy change. The world’s largest cruise company is now requiring all 21-and-over adults in a cabin to purchase its Cheers! unlimited alcohol package if just one person in the cabin opts for it. This rule has shaken and stirred significant discontent, especially after the company hiked … Read more
Laura Prepon has accused her ex, Ben Foster, of “alcohol abuse” in their bitter back-and-forth divorce battle. The pair — who married in 2018 — pulled the plug on their 6-year marriage in Sept. and are fighting over the custody of their two children. Foster had requested the court set up a temporary custody schedule, claiming he … Read more
Whether Christmas brings you warm fuzzy feelings of joy or hair-pulling levels of stress that needs to be numbed, no one could be blamed for enjoying a holiday tipple. But some of the most classic yuletide drinks are a bit naughtier — and nicer — than others, according to Amy Shapiro, a New York City-based registered dietitian … Read more
All of our brains inevitably shrink with age — a change that is most accelerated and profound in the nearly 7 million Americans currently living with dementia. While there isn’t a way to reverse this loss in brain volume, we can potentially curb it by prioritizing our mental and physical health. Dr. Arjun Masurkar, a cognitive … Read more
Brain health should be top of mind as we age. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform basic tasks. Now, economists at the nonprofit research organization RAND have identified several factors that can strongly predict at 60 if you’ll develop cognitive impairment and dementia by 80, including never drinking alcohol … Read more
No amount of alcohol is good for the human body, previous research has shown — and now a new study has linked it to a rising number of deaths. Over the course of two decades — from 1999 to 2020 — the number of alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled, according to a study from Florida Atlantic … Read more
It was a fun night — but you wake up the next morning with a sense of dread, feeling anxious about what you said and did the night before. You may not have even done anything to be embarrassed about, but that “hangxiety” is no joke — and it’s comes down to how alcohol affects … Read more
Halve Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Moderation is the new getting lit as imbibers adopt the “zebra striping” method of drinking while socializing out on the town — alternating each alcoholic beverage with something sans booze. And, surprise, it’s so-called sober-curious Gen Z folks that are quickly adopting the trend — with 78% in the age … Read more
Scientists have developed a hand-y way to spot a lush. Researchers in the UK have found that someone’s love of the sauce may be linked to testosterone exposure in the womb — which has a distinct effect on a baby’s hand development, per a boozy study published in the American Journal Of Human Biology. “It … Read more