Low-calorie alcoholic drinks that aren't full of sugar are hard to find. Especially when we're calorie counting, but anyone looking to drop those final stubborn pounds may have a few options to consider. From vodka to gluten-free alcohol, there are ways to keep your calorie intake in check while you...

There’s a widespread notion that mixing alcoholic drinks causes the worst hangovers. For instance, starting with wine, then switching to beer could be worse than sticking to wine for the whole evening. But is there scientific evidence that mixing alcohol can get people drunk faster, or for that matter, cause...

Sometimes the after-effects of a long day of drinking stick around way past their welcome. While there’s no magical hangover cure, there are a few ways to make the next mornings a little more pleasant. So, the next time you indulge in a few too many drinks, try these hangover hacks to alleviate the...

No matter who you are or how much alcohol you drank, the symptoms of a hangover are pretty universal: tired, cranky, nauseous, and absolutely miserable. So, if you feel drained and without energy to even do the simplest of tasks the day after drinking, you’re not alone. But why exactly...

As the years go by, it gets harder to shake off the negative after-effects from a night of drinking. It’s true that the symptoms associated with hangovers tend to worsen with age, and it’s not just because you have a lower alcohol tolerance from...

The holiday season sets in full swing and whether you’re psyched for your annual office party or are dreading an awkward family dinner, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment and tip back one too many cocktails. Which of course means experiencing a pounding...

One of the oldest hangover cures is the “hair of the dog”. It’s an idea that can be traced all the way back to the time of Aristophanes, and the theory goes that in order to overcome the pain caused by alcoholic drinks the evening before, you take a swig...

Ask anyone the best way to avoid the infamous champagne headache and they’ll simply tell you to lay off the booze, but it turns out there could be a legitimate reason for your brain pain, aside from overdoing the bubbly. In this article, we’re going to be explaining why champagne headaches...

As the temperatures heat up, many of us find ourselves reaching for a cool drink to stay hydrated. Instead of drinking water, you might be tempted to try one of the many electrolyte drinks or flavored waters on supermarket shelves, thinking they’re a step up from plain old water. Whether...

Alcohol is a major component of the majority of our social lives and can be quite enjoyable. And despite alcohol’s lengthy history with humankind, it can still be rather tricky to pinpoint how much is enough or too much. That brings us to the topic at hand: how long does alcohol...