And there is one odd side-effect of drinking alcohol that you might have noticed (I know I have!) Have you ever relaxed with a glass of wine or beer on a Friday night only to find that you are ...

This can cause uncomfortable reactions when you drink alcohol, sometimes immediately. One sign is a stuffy nose (which I get), another is skin-flushing (which I don't). It can be mild and ...

I tested six of the best non-alcoholic whiskeys, compared their flavor profiles to Big Nose Kate Western Whiskey (90 proof), and assessed their performance in mocktails. My non-drinking wife and a ...

Light to moderate alcohol drinking can raise HDL, but heavy drinking can increase total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. This raises the chance of developing cardiovascular disease.

If you drink heavy amounts of alcohol for weeks, months, or years, you may have mental and physical symptoms when you stop or cut back. This is called alcohol withdrawal. About half of all people ...

A glass of champagne or the occasional paloma gets swapped for seltzer and a splash of juice—or god forbid, tap water (*shivers*)—and I cease reflexively grabbing something alcoholic to ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...

The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your ...