Alcohol - Health Digest

Lisabeth Fauble

Is There A Connection Between Red Wine And Gut Health?

A recent study may indicate that people who drink red wines have healthier gut bacteria levels than those who drink other kinds of alcohol. Is it really true?

healthyNick

Less People Say They Drink Alcohol Every Week Than You Might Think - Exclusive Survey

Health Digest conducted a survey and asked respondents how many alcoholic drinks they typically have in a week. The results may surprise you.

Melissa Willets

Ark Behavioral Health Addiction Specialist On How California Sobriety Can Be Dangerous - Exclusive

Ark Behavioral Health Chief Medical Officer and addiction specialist Dr. Manish Mishra explained California sobriety and how it can be dangerous.

Melissa Willets

Ark Behavioral Health Addiction Specialist On How The Pandemic Has Affected Addiction - Exclusive

Dr. Manish Mishra, an addiction specialist at Ark Behavioral Health, discussed how the pandemic has affected addiction rates and related lifestyle changes.

Melissa Willets

Ark Behavioral Health Addiction Specialist On Demi Lovato's California Sobriety - Exclusive Interview

Is Demi Lovato right to use the term "California sober?" Health Digest spoke to Dr. Manish Mishra to better understand the term.

Melissa Szaro

CEO Pankaj Gogia Explains How Psychedelic Water Is A Great Alternative To Alcohol - Exclusive

Pankaj Gogia wants to give people options. The CEO of Psychedelic Water told Health Digest about the drink's benefits over alcohol.

Ziba Redif

Symptoms Of Alcohol Withdrawal Explained

Alcohol withdrawal can rear its ugly head in many ways. Here's what happens to your body and brain as they undergo various changes during alcohol withdrawal.

healthyNick

Is It Possible To Get 'Drunk' Without Drinking Alcohol?

The rare condition known as auto brewery syndrome — also referred to as gut fermentation syndrome — is an involuntary production of alcohol within the gut.

Erin Marie

New Research Suggests That Moderate Drinking Could Be Worse For You Than Previously Thought

A new study has found that even moderate levels of drinking may negatively impact our health in more significant ways than you would expect.

Jay Wilson

What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Rum Every Night

What does rum have that other drinks don't? And is it a good idea to drink it before bedtime? Here's what happens to your body when you drink rum every night.

Melissa Szaro

Side Effects Of Drinking Wine You Never Expected

Some side effects to drinking wine are obvious, others are not. Read on to learn all about the effects you never knew wine could have on your body.

Robin Rothstein

Could Solo Drinking During Your Teens Predict Alcohol Use Disorder As An Adult?

If you tend to drink alcohol alone, especially if you are a teen, you may be more prone to alcohol use disorder (AUD) as an adult, according to a recent study.

Catherine Caruso

Hayden Panettiere Opens Up About Opioid And Alcohol Use Over The Years

In recent interviews, Hayden Panettiere has opened up about her experience with alcohol and opioid use. Here's what she's learned throughout her journey.

Catherine Caruso

Are You Allowed To Drink Alcohol On A Low-Carb Diet?

Staying on a low-carb diet means cutting back on high-carb drinks, including alcohol. Fortunately, it doesn't seem like too many cutbacks have to be made.

Robin Rothstein

The Type Of Alcohol That Will Give You The Worst Hangover

While there is no cure for hangovers, you may possibly reduce symptoms by avoiding certain kinds of alcohol in terms of color and smell.

Group of hands cheersing their beer bottles over a grill

Erin Marie

Does Alcohol Make You More Attractive To Mosquitos?

What exactly is it about drinking alcohol that makes us more appetizing to mosquitos? Here is the science behind why you may be more bitten than others.

Kharissa Forte

Why You May Start Craving Sweets When You Give Up Alcohol

Giving up alcohol isn't an easy thing for everyone. Especially if you start craving more sugar as a result. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.

Niko Vercelletto

Is It Normal For Alcohol To Make Your Face Feel Weird?

Alcohol can cause many side effects. But one lesser-known effect is on the skin -- particularly the sensations on your face.

Ally Arcuri

What Drinking Tequila Every Night Really Does To Your Body

Could drinking tequila every night actually provide you with some health benefits?

Sad woman with a glass of whiskey in her hand

Jenna Demmer

The Real Reason Women Are More Affected By Alcohol Than Men

Some know that men are more likely to be addicted to alcohol than women, but it does not tell the whole story. Women are more affected by alcohol than men.

Maria Faller

The Surprising Reason You May Be Craving Wine

Wine cravings can be a sign of nutritional deficiencies, or the result of a need to destress, but if it's the latter, stick to one glass for maximum benefits.

Jay Wilson

What You're Really Doing To Your Body If You Drink Scotch Every Night

We've compiled some of the ways that evening scotch could be impacting your body -- many of which you've likely never considered.

Denise Mann

When You Stop Drinking Alcohol, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Overdoing it on the booze can wreak havoc. Here's a look at what happens to your body (and life) when you stop drinking alcohol. Spoiler: It's kind of awesome.