Evidence-based articles on drinking less, hangover recovery, and living better after 40. Written for people building a healthier relationship with alcohol.
Reducing your alcohol intake doesn't mean avoiding social situations. Here's how to enjoy parties, dinners, and gatherings while drinking less—or not at all.
If you've been drinking since your 20s and wondering if it's too late to change, here's the truth: your 40s might be exactly the right moment to transform your relationship with alcohol.
Beyond the obvious benefits, reducing alcohol brings unexpected changes that people over 40 find genuinely life-changing. Here's what science and real experience reveal.
From Anne Hathaway to Bradley Cooper, these famous faces have opened up about drinking less—and why they've never felt better.
For decades, we were told a glass of wine was good for the heart. New research tells a different story—and it's one worth understanding.
Beyond hangovers, alcohol affects your brain in ways that matter more as you age. Here's what the research shows about drinking and cognitive health.
Cravings aren't weakness—they're brain chemistry. Understanding the science can help you respond more effectively.
The link between alcohol and cancer is well-established but rarely discussed. Here's what the science says and why it matters.
Practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts for handling social situations when you're drinking less than everyone else.
From the first 24 hours to month three, here's what to expect as your body heals from alcohol—and when you'll start feeling the benefits.
Your gut and brain are in constant communication. Here's how alcohol disrupts that conversation—and what happens when you restore it.
If you're waking at 3 AM or feeling exhausted despite 'enough' sleep, alcohol might be the hidden culprit. Here's the science.
Alcohol promises connection but often delivers isolation. Here's how to build genuine relationships while changing your drinking.
If you've been using alcohol to unwind, here are science-backed alternatives that actually work—without the downsides.
That wave of dread and anxiety after drinking has a name—hangxiety. Here's the science behind it and why it gets worse after 40.
Wondering why the weight is harder to lose after 40? Your evening wine habit might be playing a bigger role than you think.
That 'tired' look in the mirror might not be from lack of sleep. Here's what science says about alcohol and skin aging.
The influencers, coaches, authors, and community builders helping adults rethink their relationship with alcohol—without judgment or extremes.
If hangovers in your 40s feel like a two-day event, you're not imagining it. Here's the science behind the change and evidence-based strategies that actually work.
In your 50s, hangovers aren't just unpleasant—they can derail your entire week. Here's what's happening in your body and how to recover smarter.
At 60+, hangovers aren't just uncomfortable—they can pose real health risks. Here's how to recover safely and why drinking less might be the best medicine.
If your hangovers now stretch into a second day, you're not alone. Here's the science behind extended hangover recovery and what you can do about it.
If you've noticed that a glass of wine affects you more than it used to, you're not imagining it. Here's what's happening in your body.
You're not an alcoholic, but you're not entirely comfortable with your drinking either. Welcome to the gray area.
That glass of wine might help you fall asleep, but it's sabotaging the quality of your rest. Here's what the science says.
From work events to family gatherings, social pressure to drink doesn't disappear with age. Here's how to handle it gracefully.
Thinking about taking a break from drinking? Here's a day-by-day guide to what you might experience in your first alcohol-free week.
Not ready for complete abstinence? Damp January offers a realistic, sustainable approach to reducing alcohol. Here's how to plan for success.
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