We've all heard it. Many of us have experienced it. A few of us even swear by it—enough to ceremonially partake in a glass or two of wine before crawling into bed. A nightcap. In fact, a little booze ...

When January rolls around, many people decide to give something up, whether it’s animal products or alcohol. Alcohol actually shares qualities with what many people think of as its opposite - your ...

Let’s set the record straight—no amount of alcohol is healthy. Though moderate drinking has been associated with a lower risk of some diseases, alcohol (ethanol) is toxic to your brain, liver, heart, ...

Drinking alcohol before napping on a plane reduces REM sleep, leading to poor rest during flights. Alcohol consumption under hypobaric conditions increases cardiac strain, posing risks for individuals ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a ...

Do you have a drink or two in the evening as a way to relax and help you to fall asleep? If so, you’ve got plenty of company. Alcohol is among the most common “sleep aids” that people employ to help ...

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 ...

Nicole Lee works as a consultant in the alcohol and other drug sector and a psychologist in private practice. She has previously been awarded funding by Australian and state governments, NHMRC and ...

As Edward Everett Hale has eloquently stated, sleep is vital for our overall physical and mental health. Through the last 40 years alone, more and more empirical research has come out showing that ...

Can smart wearables and personalized coaching boost sleep and lower risky drinking patterns in young adults? A Yale-led clinical trial offers hope for tech-driven health change. Study: Wearable ...