Practical info for the smarter drinker
Fizzier Gets You Fuzzier Faster There are lots of alcoholic beverages out there and many of them pack a different punch. Most people familiar with alcohol content know that beer is usually the weakest by volume, followed by wine and then liquor (with a few special exceptions). Whether an alcoholic drink is carbonated also plays …
Alcohol + Antibiotics = ? “Antibiotics” is a general term used for a class of drugs that fight infection and prevent the growth of bacteria in the body. This variety is what makes it hard to say whether drinking alcohol while taking antibiotics is safe, or hampers the effect of the antibiotic. The good news …
12-Ounce Curls + Actual Curls = ? We’ve all been there. We’re out on the town, hitting the clubs and having some drinks. After the third or fourth stop, somebody says, “Hey, I’ve got an awesome idea. Let’s all go to the gym and work out!” No? Okay, so maybe it never happens that way, …
The Purple People-Greeter It’s a simple problem – you’d like to drink red wine without it staining your teeth. It was funny when your Sno Cone lit up your face when you were 12, and it’s kind of sexy during Halloween, especially in the era of Twilight, but it is generally not a good look. …
For better or worse, we live in a pill-popping nation. Whether it is prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication, the pharmaceutical industry seems to have a cure for everything. And, Tylenol – in all of its many branded forms – is the choice of many for everyday aches and pains. Despite several OTC recalls this year …