If you had a dog that bit one out of every three people who came to your house, would you keep it? A significant percentage of people who use alcohol for social or recreational purposes become alcohol-dependent for part of their lives. In the US, about 30% of adults have had an “alcohol-use disorder” in their life. Excessive drinking leads to 88,000 deaths a year, and shortens the life of those who die by an average of 30 years. Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. Alcoholic beverages are legal, socially accepted, and relatively inexpensive — but they are not harmless. Find out some good reasons to leave back even moderate alcohol use for good!
Archives for December 2025
Can We Overdo It With Healthy Sweeteners?
In the whole food, plant-based world, many health-conscious eaters try to eliminate concentrated sugar from their diet, often left wondering which natural sweeteners offer the best nutrition – and if we can have too much of a good thing. The short answer is yes; there are guidelines and limits we should consider – because not all plant-based sweeteners are created equally. Find out what are the healthiest options and what are considered to be adequate amounts.
Holiday Stress is Contagious in Relationships
With the flurry of shopping, spending money and traveling to see family, stress can feel inevitable during the holidays. You might already know stress can affect your own health, but what you may not realize is that your stress – and how you manage it – is catching. Your stress can spread around, particularly to your loved ones. Find out what we know about the influence of stress on your partner, and what we can do to manage relationship stress in the holiday season.
What Happens to Your Body when You’re Dehydrated?
Water is essential for human life. It accounts for for 50-70% of our body weight and is crucial for most bodily functions. Any deficit in normal body water – through dehydration, sickness, exercise or heat stress – can make us feel rotten. Find out what symptoms you feel when you are dehydrated, and what reactions are triggered in your body as a result.