Posted on 14 July 2023. Tags: Alcohol, cocktails, Daiquiri, Old Fashioned, Poker Cocktail, recipes, vodka, whiskey
The arrival of the summer entertaining season is an excellent excuse for a home bartending refresher. Because like changing a tire and ironing a shirt, crafting a cocktail is one of those skills adults should have at least a passing familiarity with.
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Posted in Good Eats, Outdoor Living
Posted on 06 July 2023. Tags: Alcohol, drinking, Liver, liver damage, Pandemic
Lockdowns made people feel isolated, depressed, and anxious, leading some to increase their alcohol intake. Alcohol sales rose during the pandemic, with especially large jumps in the consumption of spirits.
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Posted in Health
Posted on 23 July 2022. Tags: Alcohol, Alcohol Consumption, Alzheimer's, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, research, study
Drinking seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain, according to a study of about 21,000 people.
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Posted in Features, Health, Health studies
Posted on 29 June 2022. Tags: adults, Alcohol, drinking, study, text messages, Texting
Older adults , those more than 50 years of age, who consume alcohol beyond healthy drinking guidelines are a growing public health concern.
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Posted in Health studies
Posted on 10 June 2022. Tags: Alcohol, drinks, Entertaining, infused, infusion, infusions, simple syrup
A half-dozen Mason jars line the top shelf of Toni Dash’s pantry. Some are filled with clear liquid tinted almost imperceptibly. Others, like the jar of vodka infused with ripe pears and a generous helping of spices, are bursting with vivid colors that make cocktails as beautiful as they are delicious.
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Posted in Active Living, Good Eats
Posted on 01 January 2022. Tags: abuse, adults, Alcohol, alcohol use, drinking, New Year, Pandemic, resolutions
Two years into a pandemic that has changed how we work, live and play, another change has the potential for far-reaching impact: rising alcohol use.
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Posted in Features, Health