Be Smart About Booze
A nightcap can certainly make drifting off to sleep easy, but as soon as that alcohol gets metabolized, you may wake up. Drink before sleep and you’ll get less REM sleep, the deep dream state that we...
View ArticleThe Buzz On Beverages
Alcoholic beverages and sodas are among the top sources of calories in the U.S., yet they don’t satisfy your hunger or offer much in the way of nutrition. One 12-ounce can of regular soda has about 150...
View ArticleRelieve Nausea
Ginger and peppermint essential oils are commonly sold as stomach soothers. Some studies suggest that they, along with cardamom or fennel, may reduce nausea. But the most compelling research is on...
View ArticleWhen to Avoid Alcohol
In certain situations, the risks of alcohol use outweigh the possible benefits. Use alcohol only with great care and after consulting your doctor if you: Have been diagnosed with alcohol abuse or...
View ArticleTeens Who Mix Alcohol with Energy Drinks…
are much more likely to engage in binge drinking and meet clinically defined criteria for alcohol-use disorder than teens who have tried alcohol but never mixed alcohol with a energy drink. Nearly 10%...
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