Why You Feel Guilty After Drinking (And How to Fix It)
There’s real neuroscience behind feeling guilty after drinking, and once you understand it, you can start to change things.
18+ Tips and Tools to Crush Dry(ish) January and Build Better Habits in 2025
New Year’s is coming, and we all know what that brings: resolutions. On top of focusing on a Dry(ish) January, many of you might be looking to add on other healthy habits. That’s where this article comes in handy — 18 useful tools, apps and tips that will make the month as easy as possible.
Dry January Benefits: Data From Real Participants
More than 25,000 individuals participated in Sunnyside’s Dry(ish) January Challenge, a challenge to reset alcohol consumption in January with no pressure to quit, and the majority intend to continue drinking less in the following months.
The Science of Alcohol: Why Change Feels So Hard w/ Phil Cowley
Why does alcohol feel so hard to cut back on or quit all together? Joining me is Phil Cowley, a pharmacist with over 20 years of experience who’s known for simplifying complex health topics so that anyone can understand. Today, he’s going to help us break down the science behind alcohol’s grip.
7 Signs Your Liver is Healing After Drinking Mindfully
This comprehensive guide delves into the liver’s healing process, offering insights into how this crucial organ overcomes the adverse effects of alcohol and other toxins.
Moderate Drinking: What a Healthy Relationship with Alcohol Looks Like
In practice, the moderation mindset looks like this: The moment alcohol starts to have a negative impact on your health or relationships, you’re able to cut back. But this is often easier said than done.
In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into what moderate drinking looks like — and offer tips on how to keep it from morphing into something more harmful.
The Heart-Healthy Benefits of Being a Moderate Drinker
Does a glass of red wine a day really make you healthier? What about white wine, beer, or a cocktail? What if it’s 6 or 7 glasses over the weekend instead of one a day – does that matter?
With so many studies on “moderate drinking” and heart health, it’s hard to know exactly how much, how often, and what type is best for you.
6 Ways Mindful Drinking Helps With Hangxiety
When you’re drinking, there’s an influx of the GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which causes you to feel relaxed and calm. When you stop drinking, you have withdrawal symptoms. Your body gets used to alcohol as a crutch to feel calm. Take it away and anxiety can follow. Add interrupted sleep to the mix, which often happens when people drink to excess, and feelings of depression and anxiety can intensify.
7 Ways to Stay Super Hydrated When You Choose to Drink Alcohol
We’ve all heard the drink more water mantra, and yet, most of us still can’t find a way to make it happen. About 78% of Americans are functioning in a chronic state of dehydration — and most of us aren’t even aware of it (or how much it affects us).
Changing our drinking habits takes time and effort — planning for success and all the obstacles you’ll have to overcome is something you can’t overlook.
10 of The Best Hangover Cures to Try This Summer
If you’ve ever had too much to drink the night before, you might have experienced a hangover the following morning. A nasty headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, and fatigue are all hallmark symptoms of a hangover—and these often are a painful reminder of why we shouldn’t overindulge.