Finnish pair wins a barrel of ale in annual ‘wife-carrying’ contest in England

Finnish pair wins a barrel of ale in annual ‘wife-carrying’ contest in England

To have and to hold took on a new meaning for about two dozen couples who put their relationships to the test on a grassy hill in southern England. Wives and girlfriends clung on for dear life as their partners carried them up and down a hillside for the UK Wife Carrying Race, one of the … Read more

Non-alcoholic beer is not as healthy as you think, says new study — as sales for it surge higher than ale

Non-alcoholic beer is not as healthy as you think, says new study — as sales for it surge higher than ale

Want a brewski without the buzz? Make sure you read the fine print. New research suggests that many low and no-alcohol beers aren’t as healthy as they seem — even if you’re cutting back on booze. The warning comes as non-alcoholic beer sales show no signs of slowing, with sales expected to surpass ale as … Read more

Ginger ale is one of the most popular drinks on flights — here’s why

Ginger ale is one of the most popular drinks on flights — here’s why

There’s a scientific reason why some things taste great on your flight and why others are just plane awful. Ginger ale is one of the most popular drinks to order on an airplane, according to social media users, and it has to do with the way your tastebuds are altered during your flight, experts told … Read more

Stop drinking ginger ale for an upset stomach — it could be doing more harm than good

Stop drinking ginger ale for an upset stomach — it could be doing more harm than good

Ale, no. Experts are warning that ginger ale — long touted as the cure for an upset stomach — not only lacks any significant health benefits, it could even make your gastrointestinal distress more distressful. The problem stems back to when actual ginger — used as a remedy for tummy trouble since forever, with plenty of modern … Read more

Does ginger ale really cure nausea and upset stomach? Here’s what doctors and dieticians say

Does ginger ale really cure nausea and upset stomach? Here’s what doctors and dieticians say

Many people around the world turn to ginger ale when they’re feeling sick — but the bubbly drink may not be an effective treatment method, according to medical and nutrition experts. The ginger-flavored soft drink has long been rumored to be a cure for nausea, upset stomach, vomiting and other gastrointestinal illnesses, though it’s unclear why people believe the … Read more