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The “Morning After” Magic (The Best Hangover Food)
By James Madeiros You wake up and your tongue is sticking to the roof of your mouth. Your trudge to kitchen, in desperate need...
Drinking On An Empty Stomach
By James Madeiros The human body is a wondrous and mysterious machine. But, modern science has solved many of these mysteries, some of which...
Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain
By James Madeiros This is Your Brain on Booze Say no to the Pinot! Save your brain cells! You’ve heard the hype. Drinking kills...
A Penny for Your Breathalyzer Reading
Picture it – you’re driving home from the local tavern, flipping through the iPod for that “Closing Time” song. You’ve only had a couple drinks,...
Red Wine and Sleepy Time (Why Red Wines Makes You Tired)
You may remember the Seinfeld episode when Jerry dates a woman who is protective of a vintage toy collection, and so treats her to copious...
Red Bull in the China Shop (Mixing Caffeine & Alcohol)
“Yeah, can I get a Red Bull and vodka?” Like the trilling of some familiar nocturnal bird, this call can be heard nightly in beer-spattered...
Getting Wasted at High Altitudes
You’ve heard about drinking in the mountains. Whether you’re skiing or hiking or just visiting friends that live at a higher elevation… you’ve definitely been...
The 7 Best Healthy Cocktails in Los Angeles
by Mike McAdams Why give your body more negatives to process (see: avoid sugary mixers) when you can make amazing cocktails with fresh fruit,...
Does Hard Alcohol Get You More Drunk Than Beer?
by Mike McAdams We all know those nights – there’s some big event you can’t bow out on, but you feel like taking it...