Alcohol levels peak about 40 minutes to one hour after drinking. How long alcohol stays in your system depends on many factors, including but not limited to the type of alcohol you’re drinking and how ...

It's December; bubbly is flowing, there are new cocktails to sample, holiday parties to attend, the list goes on. It can feel like alcohol is basically everywhere right now. But while you’re ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the World Health Organization says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. Dietary habits — like getting adequate hydration, eating ...

Alcohol use disorder is rising in adults ages 65 years and over. This is significant because, as we age, the body is less able to process alcohol, which could lead to drug interactions or changes to ...

Alcohol affects people in various ways. While some who consume alcohol may indicate they have a high tolerance for it, such individuals are not immune to the effects of alcohol.

A nightcap might feel relaxing, but research shows it can fragment your sleep and reduce the quality of your rest. Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but it disrupts sleep quality and leaves you less ...

This is a great way to approach this topic. So much of the talk around the effects of alcohol centres on the ethical or the existential: does drinking cause me to make bad decisions? Is it taking ...

After a season of binging and drinking, your body may feel like it needs a break from the party. Dry January, a modern trend that challenges people to abstain from drinking for the first month of the ...

You know that feeling when you have a glass oor a cocktail before bed and suddenly feel perfectly drowsy? It seems like alcohol is doing you a favor, helping you unwind and drift off to sleep faster ...

An alcohol researcher and a sports dietitian explain how runners can approach drinking to minimize its negative effects.