We’ve all been there: A moment of stress hits or boredom sets in, and suddenly the chip bag is empty and the pint of ice cream is gone. Almost everyone overeats on occasion. For some, however, these episodes of binging come with a sense of losing control, often followed by feelings of guilt and shame. … Read more
There’s a new way to treat alcoholism — and it’s as easy as popping a candy. Clutch, from Oar Health, is said to be the first mint designed to reduce alcohol cravings and curb heavy drinking. Nearly 28 million Americans 12 and older struggle with alcohol use disorder. Adults can take a Clutch once a … Read more
This pilot was “taking off” in a different way. An EasyJet pilot has been suspended after he embarked on a drinking marathon that ended with him wandering around a hotel naked. “This was breathtakingly unprofessional behavior from the pilot,” an unidentified source told the Sun while recounting the booze cruiser’s drunken rampage. “It was the … Read more
If you went a little too hard on the chocolate bunnies and marshmallow Peeps this past weekend — you’re not alone. New research by the face yoga app Luvly shows one in three people suffer from a facial cocoa crisis after overindulging on Easter. One in three people have skin issues after overindulging on Easter. Getty Images/iStockphoto But, … Read more
Everyone knows that stress can cause you to eat — but a new study confirms that those who find themselves frequently overwhelmed can develop a dependency on bad-for-you comfort foods. Researchers published in the journal Neuron said that stress can override components of the brain that treat sweets and junk food as occasional rewards — making us crave … Read more
Take heart — scientists say they may have found a way to prevent irregular heart rhythms caused by binge drinking, a phenomenon so common at Christmastime that it’s called “holiday heart syndrome.” They will present their research this week at an American Heart Association conference in Chicago. Binge drinking — defined as five drinks within … Read more
Well, what you did was, you threw out some of the company’s longstanding core principles, chief among them, not having advertisers. You introduced an ad-supported subscription tier. Did that feel like a real turn, betraying the identity of the company? It really wasn’t that we were “core principles” against advertising, it’s just that no advertising … Read more
Snack fever sets in — do you succumb, or shake it off? For those who can’t seem to quit noshing on junk, experts say they have just the thing to break the cycle — a practice known as mindful eating. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist, neuroscientist and director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center … Read more
Worried about the unhealthy impacts of too much celebrating this holiday season? According to one large-scale study, there’s a quick and simple exercise you can do anywhere — even in the guest bathroom in the middle of a party — that’ll effectively lower your blood pressure and improve overall fitness. Researchers from Canterbury Christ Church University … Read more
Cancer patients have a difficult journey and often find it hard to cope with the physical and emotional impact of their diagnosis. A new study reveals that a surprising number of cancer patients turn to alcohol to such a degree that they’re considered binge drinkers. “It is so difficult to hear of and live with … Read more
Childless women aged 35 are at the highest risk of binge drinking and Alchohol Use Disorder (AUD), a new study published in the journal Addiction. The study also found that today’s generation of middle-aged women and those without children are also more likely to consume alcohol excessively. Compared to men, the consequences among reproductive-age women who … Read more
It might be worth a shot. A new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco found that swallowing a pill an hour before embarking on a night out could “significantly reduce” the number of alcoholic drinks consumed and the intensity of alcohol cravings. Naltrexone — sold under the brand name ReVia, costing … Read more
Two women each lost over 11 pounds while taking part in a study that sent electric shocks to the part of the brain linked to cravings. Robyn Baldwin, 58, and Lena Tolly, 48, who both have obesity and binge eating disorders, tried extreme dieting and even bariatric surgery, but couldn’t keep the weight off. But … Read more
Before you reach for another cocktail, consider this. Binge drinking is to blame for 20% of the deaths of American adults between the ages of 20 and 49 over a recent four-year period, a new study found. The findings were published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Network Open. When the age bracket is extended to … Read more
Acclaimed comedian and woke warring Libra Dave Chappelle wasn’t joking when he professed that sometimes “Keeping It Real Goes Wrong.” Indeed Dave, indeed, but the pursuit of onscreen authenticity never fails to deliver the rich turmoil, trash, turpitude and triumphs we cherish. Real or wrong, we can’t get enough. For the better part of three … Read more
Summary: Women in their 20’s who frequently binge drink had the highest self-reported prevalence of COVID-19 infection among subgroups within a study of alcohol and drug usage during the pandemic. Researchers say the increased infection risk was due to binge drinkers being less vigilant with their social behaviors as a result of intoxication. Source: Rutgers … Read more