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
So, you had a few too many and now you’re left with a pounding headache and unrelenting anxiety. What gives? Often referred to as “hangxiety” — the one-two punch of anxiety coupled with the physical consequences of drinking alcohol — that pit-in-your-stomach unease the morning after drinking isn’t all in your head. While it can … Read more
It’s an old wino’s tale. We’ve got bad news for those who believe that drinking “liquor before beer” mitigates hangovers. German scientists have debunked this popular college student hypothesis, proving that the hooch headache hits the same no matter which order one imbibes their beverages. “Our findings dispel the traditional myths,” researchers wrote in the … Read more
They’re getting trashed at the happiest place on Earth. The Disney Day Drinkers Club — a real thing that exists — is causing a stink over the relocation of their mascot nicknamed “Binny,” a gray trash can that looks like any other at Disney’s EPCOT in Orlando, Florida. Binny, which was located outside the Rose … Read more
If you over-indulged in the spiked egg nog or one too many hot toddies, you may be feeling it. But instead of chowing down on a decadent stack of flapjacks or a greasy diner spread, an expert has revealed the best breakfast to cure the head-pounding, stomach-curdling hangover plaguing your morning. Cara Shaw, a registered … Read more
From spiked eggnog to warm mulled wine, holiday excess can leave you in a hungover haze for days. It’s not just the holiday season, of course: Americans are now drinking at record high levels, with childless women over 35 leading the bar crawl. That means more people are likely to spend their days struggling to … Read more
Face it: Sometimes a night of cocktails is still apparent on your face even after you’ve removed your smudged mascara and brushed out last night’s hairdo. You can counteract the physical effects of overindulging with a simple skincare routine — which is likely already familiar to the women over 35 who are fueling America’s binge … Read more
‘Tis the season eat, drink and be merry — and a fitness influencer says yule be able to pound all this liquor down without gaining a pound. Making spirits bright by adding a couple of ice cubes and a fruity garnish is a cherished pastime for folks who like to toast to the holidays. But for merrymakers … Read more
Alarming new trend is emerging as younger Americans eschew alcohol on dates, go more for cannabis: Britain beat out most countries to rank high on a list of the biggest binge drinkers in the world, sitting behind only Romania and surprise No. 1 Denmark. “Nearly one in five adults (19%) reported heavy episodic drinking at … Read more
Is your relationship with alcohol on the rocks? Dr. Dave Nichols — a British physician and medical adviser at MyHealthChecked, which offers at-home healthcare and wellness tests — spoke to The Sun about what makes someone a “borderline alcoholic,” meaning a person is “dangerously close to the line” of imbibing too much. “A lot of … Read more
It’s the most wonderful wine of the year. A new drink that claims to sober you up in less than an hour and prevent hangovers is expected to launch in time for the holidays — so you don’t have to worry too much about ending up on the naughty list. Safety Shot is the “first … Read more
Raise a glass — or a couple thousand — to this guy. Jon May, a 25-year-old from Britain, is striving to drink 2,000 pints of beer in 200 days — simply because he can. “On the one hand, you’re essentially killing your liver, and on the other, you’re doing something mildly impressive,” May told Vice. … Read more
It’s all downhill from here. Colorado is tops in a study from Lighthouse Dental Centre that ranks all 50 states on overall health and well-being using several data points from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The research, conducted over the summer, considers air quality, obesity rates, physical activity, health conditions, sleeping patterns, smoking and … Read more
Unlimited mimosas just got more pricey. California restaurant Kitchen Story implemented a “vomit fee” for boozy brunch-goers who go overboard on the champagne and juice combo. “Dear all mimosa lovers, Please drink responsibly and know your limits,” the San Francisco establishment reminds guests. While the 60-minute unlimited mimosa deal brings in a crowd, the restaurant … Read more
Welcoming an infant can be an overwhelmingly daunting duty, owing to the late-night feedings, constant crying, incessant diaper changes and total lack of sleep. The unprecedented pressures of parenting have even prompted a few frazzled and fatigued first-time fathers to drink themselves sick. However, an October 2023 study from the Department of Public Health Sciences … Read more
Giving up booze for Sober October could save you from more than a wicked hangover. Experts say ditching alcohol for a month could lead to healthier skin, weight loss, better sleep and lower the risk for future health scares. In the first week alone of the sober spooky season, sleep should improve and it should … Read more
For many people, enjoying a few alcoholic beverages can come at a cost — including nausea, headaches and more symptoms of morning-after hangovers. On TikTok and other social media platforms, claims are making the rounds that actions such as chugging down a sports drink, using an electrolyte powdered mix or scheduling an appointment to receive an IV with … Read more
Wicked hangover ruining your Saturday morning? Forget carb-loading, chugging Pedialyte or attempting to choke down hair of the dog — the ultimate cure could be hiding in the grocery aisle. Kombucha and kimchi are key to getting rid of the pounding headaches and the stomach-churning the morning after hitting the town, one expert insists. The fermented … Read more
You can’t blame it on the alcohol anymore. We’ve all been there — eyeing the stranger across the bar who looks a little too good after downing a few brews. Sober, they’d never be your type. But after one too many, maybe… The phenomenon — when someone appears much more attractive to a person who’s … Read more
Monkeys share many traits with humans — including our thirst for alcohol. Medical researchers were able to turn eight rhesus macaque monkeys into heavy drinkers by offering them increasing concentrations of alcohol. With free access to booze all day over a period of six months, it wasn’t long before the monkeys were true party animals, … Read more