When beer calories are at stake, sometimes you want as much flavor for as few of the little belly-bloaters as possible. Considering that some high-alcohol beers on the shelves can top 300 calories a serving, it’s a challenge trying to … Continue reading The Best Low-Calorie Beers
Paul Bocuse, the most celebrated French chef of the postwar era and a leading figure in the pathbreaking culinary movement known as nouvelle cuisine, died on Saturday. He was 91. His family announced his death in a statement. French news … Continue reading Paul Bocuse, Celebrated French Chef, Dies at 91
The old adage, “If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated!” is actually still up for debate among experts, but one thing is certain: Thirst is far from being your only signal that you need to hydrate, stat. Dehydration occurs when your … Continue reading Dehydration Symptoms That Show You Need to Drink More Water
Juice has had a bad reputation for years. That’s because concoctions like Capri Sun and SunnyD have probably made more than a few rounds at breakfast and lunch, spiking your added sugar and calorie intake. Believe it or not, though, … Continue reading Health Benefits of Fruit and Vegetable Juices
It’s no surprise that alcohol affects people differently—think of that friend who falls asleep after two beers compared to the one who can stay out until … Continue reading Drinking Alcohol Is More Dangerous If You’re Poor
Your grandmother might be onto something when she advises you to drink ginger tea at the first sign of a cold. While the ancient root has long been touted a sick-day panacea in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, the overall … Continue reading 5 Health And Beauty Benefits Of Ginger That Are Seriously Impressive
Is sugar bad for you? While natural sugars are necessary, it’s no secret that excess sugar is detrimental to health. In fact, a high-sugar diet has been associated with a slew of health conditions, from diabetes to heart disease and … Continue reading Sugar Withdrawal Symptoms + How to Reduce Sugar Cravings
Have you set your goals or resolutions for 2018? Or have you given up on the idea? Estimates are that by February, 80 percent of people will have abandoned their resolutions. Only eight percent actually keep them all the way … Continue reading Successful Goal-Setting for Women—How to Use Your Strengths
Scientific American asked the question back in 2015 if non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was America’s greatest health risk of the times. In that year, the American Liver Foundation estimated that up to 25 percent of Americans were living with … Continue reading Are You One of the Many Women at Risk for Fatty Liver Disease?
Did you know there is a direct correlation between your dental health and your overall health? In fact, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, a part of the NIH, concludes that the mouth is a mirror of health … Continue reading Receding Gums: Causes + 10 Natural Home Remedies
On college campuses, in fraternities and sororities, in backyards, in basements and in bars, people are drinking to excess and getting alcohol poisoning, a life-threatening (and entirely preventable) emergency. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates … Continue reading Alcohol Poisoning Prevention & Recovery
New Year’s Eve is a time of festive celebration—of dressing up, hitting a dance floor or crowded bar, and counting down to midnight, all to the sounds of music blasting and champagne corks popping. It’s about being with friends and … Continue reading Make New Year’s Eve a Night for Self-Care
We’ve all been there—landing an online date can be hard. You’ve carefully chosen your photos and spent time making sure your bio strikes the perfect balance of sincere and funny, so why is there radio silence from everyone you’ve swiped … Continue reading 5 Tips From Zoosk That Will Help You Finally Land That Online Date
What’s the lowest calorie alcohol? News flash: A single night out can cost you a shocking 1,000 calories in alcohol alone. During this season’s flurry of festivities, those liquid calories can add up fast–and that’s before you even get to … Continue reading What’s the Lowest Calorie Alcohol? 8 Drinks Ranked
When you’re trying to lose weight, winter can be a tricky time of year to stay on track. With the cold weather peer pressuring us to spend more time indoors, eat more, and move less, it’s no surprise that this … Continue reading 7 Tips to Help Keep Your Weight Loss on Track This Winter
A glass of wine at the end of a workday. A cocktail before a social event. For 20 years, my drinking had been moderate. But maintaining moderation was a struggle. There were plenty of nights I’d promise myself I wouldn’t … Continue reading ‘I Gave Up Drinking Alcohol (Mostly)—Here’s What Happened’
If you’ve ever spent an evening overindulging in alcohol, chances are you’ve experienced the group of unpleasant symptoms known as a hangover. Headaches, nausea, vertigo and abdominal pain are just a few of the troublesome symptoms associated with consuming alcohol … Continue reading How to Get Rid of a Hangover: 9 Home Remedies
One late night? Coffee has your back the next morning. That double latte will even help perk you up after two nights of binge-watching in a row. But after that, you’re on your own, according to a new study from … Continue reading Caffeine Is Pretty Much Useless After You Hit This Point
After a long day of scraping ice off your car, dealing with end-of-the year work deadlines, and elbowing your way through holiday shoppers, it helps to know you can go home to a warm, soothing drink. That’s why hot toddies … Continue reading Hot Toddy Recipes You Need to Try
Energy drinks can give you a boost when Monday morning hits you hard. But that fizzy beverage isn’t doing much for your body beyond your temporary pep, according to a new review published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health. … Continue reading Energy Drinks Can Have Serious Health Consequences
What really causes addiction — to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to … Continue reading TED Talk: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong
Suzanne knew something was wrong when she woke up with a hangover on a Monday morning. She never drank on Sunday night, but her friends had come over to provide some company since her husband was out of town. Suzanne … Continue reading Out of Control Alcohol: Is Abstinence Required, or Will Moderation Work?
The worst hangover you’ve ever had is like the first time you have sex: you never forget it. Continue reading Tequila Will Give You The Worst Hangovers, According To Survey
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