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 ...

Alcohol has multiple negative effects on the heart, which are cumulative but also reversible, explains Dr London.

More people are becoming sober, or sober-curious these days, and for good reason. Alcohol has been linked to an increased risk of seven different types of cancer, according to the U.S. Surgeon General ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dry January is prompting many Americans to face the sobering reality that their bodies may no longer shrug off a night of drinking as they used to — and experts say the shift often begins earlier than ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. Most of us were taught to think of alcohol in simple terms: moderation is fine, excess is the problem. But the deeper I’ve gone into the science ...

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 ...

Now that we’ve reached the new year, some of you may have temporarily switched from consuming weekly post-run club beers to non-alcoholic drinks. That’s because Dry January is in full swing, a month ...

Brittany Dube is a public health professional with expertise in health education and community health. She works for her local Department of Health as a Behavioral Health, Health Promotion, and ...