A nightcap might feel relaxing, but research shows it can fragment your sleep and reduce the quality of your rest.

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More than half of adults drink alcohol regularly, according to the CDC, yet many don’t realize how even moderate drinking can ...

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Let’s get one thing straight: I’m a dietitian who loves a good margarita on a sunny afternoon or a crisp glass of wine with dinner. But like many people, I’ve noticed how easily a casual drink can ...

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Both antihistamines and alcohol can slow down activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). If you mix alcohol and antihistamines, you may feel more drowsy, lightheaded, and have ...

The problem is that men feel fine. Unlike a heart attack, a broken bone or almost any other serious health condition, this ...

A 13-year study of more than 340,000 adults found that low-to-moderate drinking was associated with markedly different ...

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