Alcohol and Drug Problems + Original Articles
Combining alcohol and a low-cal mixer gets you drunk faster and can even hinder weight loss.
Think that mixing your favorite liquor with a diet soda will keep your weight loss on track? You may want to think again. Not only can diet cocktails get you drunk faster--they can also hinder weight loss.
Research from the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) in Australia revealed that chasing alcoholic drinks with artificially sweetened drinks can get you drunk faster.
Learn how those cocktails can make your arthritis worse and safer ways to drink
Last year the headlines were buzzing about a study that showed alcohol reduces the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. That’s great news for people with genes that predispose them to the condition, and those who don’t have it. But it does little for you if you’re already living with arthritis.
As with every other substance we consume, alcohol can be harmful in excess and beneficial in moderation, especially when it comes to heart health.
Researchers first reported this correlation between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease as early as 1904 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. But because alcoholism has been a long-standing problem in the United States, experts are reticent to wholeheartedly endorse raising a glass or two for your heart’s sake.
In these metropolitan areas, inebriation abounds, and residents rarely find themselves thirsty.
Most cities can claim plenty of bars, liquor stores, and hard-partying residents. But according to government data, some metropolitan areas do a lot more drinking than others. Which cities are the most sloshed? The answers might surprise you (several towns known for their nightlife, like Miami and New Orleans, didn't even make our list).
Thinking about getting a nose job? Here's what you need to know.
Maybe you have a bump that makes you feel self-conscious about getting your picture taken. Or perhaps it's a deviated septum that's causing you to have breathing problems. Whether it's for cosmetic purposes, health reasons, or a combination of factors, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) is one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the United States.
Learn about the symptoms of alcoholism and what kinds of treatment are available for this disease.
Most Americans can't go a whole day without viewing a beer ad on the television, passing the neon signs of a bar, or glimpsing a billboard promoting the newest brand of vodka. Alcohol permeates American culture, and it's unlikely to change anytime soon.
An addiction to your job could compromise your health. Find out whether you're workaholic, and get on the road to recovery.
Lately, your spouse has been complaining about the long hours you're putting in at work. Maybe you really want that promotion, or perhaps you just don't trust anyone else to get the job done. Whatever the reason, you've been glued to your desk for weeks, and your personal relationships are starting to suffer.
