Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages—including beer, wine, and spirits—contain ethanol. Consuming alcohol has numerous side effects, though some alcoholic beverages have also been linked to benefits including improved circulatory health. Find out more about alcohol here:

Would You Smoke a Beer? Why People Are Inhaling Alcohol

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Sophia Breene
June 12, 2013
Imagine skipping the mixer and just inhaling alcohol — literally. Is “smoking” alcohol the way of the future, or is it a dangerous new trend with harmful consequences?
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10 Healthier Beers (and How to Choose the Right One)

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Jeremey DuVall
June 6, 2013

Imbibing in a few brews doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Find out which beers allow you to indulge while staying health-conscious.

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Is It Worth Going to a Bar That Doesn't Serve Alcohol?

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Nicole McDermott
May 7, 2013
A new Chicago area bar just opened up, and it's got people talking. What's all the buzz about? The bar serves up soft drinks instead of the hard stuff.
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21 Margarita Recipes for a Healthier Cinco de Mayo

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Kate Morin
May 3, 2013
What Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without a few margs? This classic tequila-lime combo gets kicked up a notch with these healthier (but still fiesta-worthy) recipes.
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How to Navigate a Mexican Menu

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Nicole McDermott
May 3, 2013
We've got the deets on how to have the healthiest meal at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Now bring on the (healthier) margaritas!
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How to Cut Back on Alcohol — And Still Have a Social Life

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Per Wickstrom
May 2, 2013
GUEST POST: Sometimes there's nothing like kicking back with a group of friends, a box of pizza, and a six-pack of beer. But it’s possible to drink less (or not drink at all) and still have a good time. Here’s how.
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60 Healthier Drinks for Boozing

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Kelly Fitzpatrick
March 7, 2012

Shots, spritzers, cocktails, and more — we rounded up 60 of the healthiest drink recipes out there.

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83 Healthy Recipe Substitutions

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Kate Morin
June 21, 2012

The top 83 healthy recipe switches to take any meal to the next level.

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Cocktail Hour: Strawberries and Stripes Daiquiri

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Caitlin Covington
June 30, 2012

This fruity cocktail is perfect for any celebration barbecue. Plus, it packs in three Greatist superfoods!

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Why Do Alcohol Drinkers Exercise More?

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Justin White
October 12, 2011

Studies suggest there might actually be a positive correlation between alcohol consumption and time spent exercising. But does this mean drinkers are natural gym rats, or is there more to the story?

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8 Convincing Stats to Lose the Booze in January (and Fight Cancer)

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Nicole McDermott
December 19, 2012

Survey says: Alcohol may not make us sexier or better in bed. All the more reason people in the U.K. are pledging to go booze-free for a month to raise awareness and money for cancer research.

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Is Light Beer a Healthier Choice?

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Claudine Morgan
February 17, 2012

Will choosing a light beer keep that beer gut in check, or is it only a tease?

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