Unrecognizable person, holding a bottle of red wine, is pouring some red wine in a wine glass. Tina Aswani-Omprakash vividly remembers the day that led her to give up drinking forever. Her ...

Alcohol consumption may cause joint pain in some people. For example, in people with gout, alcohol may increase uric acid levels and cause pain. Alcohol consumption — particularly excessive ...

May 1, 2025 -- How much alcohol is actually safe – and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health, to explore what ...

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 ...

Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the short term, a small amount of alcohol may not affect your blood pressure, but a large amount can raise ...

Taking a break from alcohol may affect your sleep, energy, skin and mood faster than many people expect.

Alcohol does more than just alter your mood temporarily, it directly affects how your brain functionsAI generated image Alcohol is one of the most consumed substances worldwide, often associated with ...

Alcohol can trigger migraine headaches in some people. To prevent an alcohol-related migraine headache, try sipping your drink slowly or avoiding triggers. Many people have experienced a headache ...

Laura Schober is a writer and editor specializing in health, food, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle content. Laura is also a seasoned communications professional who has previously worked in the ...