Alcohol

Why I Stopped Calling Myself an Alcoholic

By Holly Whitaker

Here's What It Means to Be ‘Sober Curious’ — And Why People Are Embracing It

By Annabel Gutterman

Drinking Too Much Alcohol (And Too Little) Is Linked to Dementia

By Alice Park

Trump's Trade War Is Already Hurting U.S. Whiskey

By Ciara Nugent
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The Classic British Pub is Trying to Survive Challenging Times

Like many British septuagenarians, David Charles Graves lived alone. The 75-year-old, known by everyone as Charlie, had no close friends or family; it’s perhaps why he became such a fixture at his local pub, the...

By Kate Samuelson / London

Here's How Drinking Hot Tea Could Increase Your Risk of Cancer

According to a new study

By Jamie Ducharme

'Mindful Drinking' Is the Latest Health Craze. Here's What It Is

Dry January is just the beginning

By Jamie Ducharme

Why It's So Hard to Cure Your Hangover, According to Experts

We asked experts about 8 of the most popular hangover cures

By Jamie Ducharme

Budweiser Wants to Brew Beer on Mars. That’s Even Harder Than It Sounds

If you’re traveling to Mars, you’re going to have to bring a lot of essentials along — water, air, fuel, food. And, let’s be honest, you probably wouldn’t mind packing some beer too. A two-year...

By Jeffrey Kluger

Drinkers in Europe Are Getting a Thirst for American Liquors. But Will Trade Keep Flowing?

“There seems to be more demand than supply right now"

By Billy Perrigo

This Type of Alcohol Makes You Feel Sexy, According to Science

If you’re trying to wind down after a long day, wine may help you relax, a new study suggests. But if you’re more in the mood to feel sexy and confident, order spirits instead.A group...

By Jamie Ducharme

These Two Habits Make You Look Older, According to Science

The latest research finds heavy drinking and smoking can age you beyond your years, but their findings on moderate drinking and smoking were a surprise

By Alice Park

Drinking A Lot Has Been Linked to Cancer

The American Society of Clinical Oncology released a new statement

By Jamie Ducharme

How to Clean Your Filthy Cell Phone: This Week in Health

These are the biggest stories in health this week

By Alexandra Sifferlin

How a Short Meditation Can Help People Drink Less

Just 11 minutes of mindfulness training may help heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol, according to new research in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. People in the study who listened to short audio recordings drank...

By Amanda MacMillan

Chrissy Teigen Talks About Her Relationship With Alcohol: 'I Was, Point Blank, Just Drinking Too Much'

Teigen explained that alcohol abuse runs in her family, and she’s someone who “can’t have just one drink”

By Julie Mazziotta / People.com

Why Wine Tastes Better When It Costs More

In 2015, scientists confirmed what all but the most serious wine drinkers have long suspected: That bottle of vino will taste better if you think it costs more. Now, in a new study published in...

By Amanda MacMillan

This Airline Wants to Limit How Much Passengers Drink

It also wants to enforce a ban on early-morning alcohol sales

By Kate Samuelson

Having a Drink May Help You Live Longer

Heavy drinking can contribute to disease and early death, but the health effects of alcohol at lower levels are less clear. Now, a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology offers...

By Amanda MacMillan

How to Be Happier: This Week in Health

Need to put some pep in your step? Check out the new TIME Guide to Happiness, packed with science-backed tips for how to get happier at work, at home and in life. Here’s what else...

By Alexandra Sifferlin
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