Americans Still Falling Short of a Healthy Lifestyle

Americans Still Falling Short of a Healthy Lifestyle: Tips for Having a Healthier One

By Anthony Rivas | May 22, 2013 07:06 PM EDT

The CDC just released a new report detailing the continuing trend of obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking throughout America.

Drinking and Smoking

Mixing Excessive Alcohol And Smoking Can Make Your Brain Old Before Its Time

By Ansa Varughese | May 17, 2013 04:57 PM EDT

A new study found that heavy drinkers who smoke excessively develop problems with memory, thinking and problem solving skills earlier than those who do not.

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NTSB: Drunk Driving Limit Should Be Lowered To 0.05% Blood Alcohol

By Christie Rizk | May 14, 2013 05:49 PM EDT

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a report with 19 recommendations for states to implement in an effort to cut down the number of drunk driving deaths.

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Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse for Alcoholism

By Evan Winchester | May 01, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

A study using brain scans found that a distinctive brain pattern was linked to higher rates of relapse in people in early recovery for alcoholism.

Women Drinking

Rich Women Most Likely to Binge Drink

By Susan Scutti | Apr 24, 2013 05:16 PM EDT

Binge drinking is a risk factor in many health and social problems that affect women, including unintentional injuries, violence, liver disease, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, breast and other cancers, reduced cognitive function, and alcohol dependence.

Mixed Drinks

Having a Mixed Drink With Diet Soda Can Lead to Quicker Intoxication

By Jonathan Weiss | Feb 06, 2013 10:14 AM EST

Having alcoholic drinks mixed with diet sodas can lead to higher blood alcohol levels and faster inebriation.

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Offering Your Child Alcohol Can Backfire, Study Says

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 21, 2012 08:01 PM EDT

New research suggests children are less likely to mirror their parents' responsible drinking habits.

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Terrifying PSA Asks: Are You a Monster When You're Drunk? [VIDEO]

By Makini Brice | Sep 14, 2012 04:52 PM EDT

A Finnish non-profit organization has created an advertisement that aims to stop parents from being drunk around their children.

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Drunks May Soon Be Detected Using Thermal Cameras

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 04, 2012 03:56 PM EDT

What if authorities could identify whether you were drunk at first sight? With the help of thermal imaging technology that may soon be very well possible.

Drunk Driving

Alcopal May Let You Drive Drunk, Put Lives in Danger

By | Aug 31, 2012 12:02 PM EDT

Alcopal, is a tablet that allegedly allows an individual to consume up to five pints of beer, over the legal drinking limit, yet be able to pass a breathalyzer test.

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