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Red Wine vs. Dark Chocolate: Which Is Healthier?
Here’s how moderate amounts of red wine and chocolate can be part of a heart-healthy diet.
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Alcohol During Times of Stress
While it may be tempting to use alcohol to deal with times of stress, it could have an adverse effect on both your behavioral and physical health.
6 Surprising Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health — Not Just Your Liver
Some of the ways alcohol affects our health are well known, but others may surprise you. Here are six less-known effects that alcohol has on your body, as well as how your liver breaks it down.
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Is Doing a ‘Dry January’ Good for Your Health (or Not)?
Considering doing a ‘Dry January?’ Our expert weighs in on whether abstaining from alcohol all month benefits your health.
Does Drinking Alcohol Prevent You From Losing Weight?
How does how much you drink affect your weight loss efforts? Our expert discusses.
Are You Thinking About Becoming Sober Curious?
Becoming sober curious is the latest wellness trend, introducing people to sobriety in the name of health. The benefits of sober living include better sleep, weight loss and reduced cancer risk.
Having a Cold One Out in the Cold? 5 Safety Tips
Drinking alcohol in the cold can put you at higher risk for hypothermia, dehydration and injury. Get five cold-weather alcohol safety tips.
New Study: No Level of Alcohol — Even Casual Drinking — Is Entirely Safe
According to a recent study, even casual drinking can put your long-term health at risk. Our liver specialist explains the findings.
Facial Flushing: Should You Worry If Your Face Turns Red When You Drink?
Do you feel embarrassed when you drink because your face turns red? There are for two reasons alcohol can do this — and both are tied to your ethnicity.
