A nightly drink can feel comforting and relaxing—but science shows that a bedtime whiskey may be affecting far more than just ...

Christmas is often associated with overindulgence – and a lack of sleep. Many of us feel sluggish the morning after a heavy evening of festive boozing, but we want to know how drinking affects our ...

Analyzing data from more than half a million adults in the U.S. and U.K., researchers found that even light drinking was linked to a higher risk of dementia and measurable brain damage. Andi ...

Following the U.S. surgeon general’s new advisory warning of alcohol’s link to multiple cancers, a Florida neurosurgeon said, "It’s about time." Dr. Brett Osborn, who also runs a longevity practice, ...

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No level of alcohol is safe for the brain and even light drinking is linked to an increased risk for dementia, results of a large observational study suggested. The research combined observational ...

Experts believe alcohol may accelerate aging by disrupting blood flow, triggering inflammation and damaging neurons, all of ...

This post is in response to Does Binge Drinking Make Someone an Alcoholic? By Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. Most people who drink alcohol do so socially and in moderation. But for some, alcohol ...

Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you. These include short-term impacts such as waking up with a pounding head or anxiety, to long-term effects including ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a “nightcap” with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...