Alcohol
How Alcohol Affects Athletic Performance
Alcohol and athletic performance have never been words that go together in a positive context. Drinking in moderation in perfectly fine for most people...
Is Hard Seltzer Healthy?
I’ll acknowledge that a hard seltzer paired with a cheeseburger over summer weekends tastes pretty fantastic. And the beautiful thing about hard seltzer? It’s low-calorie. In other words, I feel [...]
How Alcohol Wreaks Havoc on Your Sleep
Despite alcohol's well-known negative effects on athletic performance and recovery, surprisingly few athletes abstain from drinking, even at the highest levels of competition. College and professional athletes can be seen [...]
Why Detox Diets Are a Waste of Time
"The Internet: Where it is easier to share what is false, than to search what is true". Is This The Case For The Detox?! The quote above describes the...
5 Tips for Optimal Rest and Recovery
If you pay attention to professional sports, you may have noticed how professional leagues are more obsessed with resting their elite players than ever...
Study Shows Booze Totally Wastes Your Workouts
Do you think you can go drinking after a tough workout or athletic competition without consequence? The extra calories will help build muscle, right? For those of you who regularly [...]
Why Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Is Giving Up Alcohol Before the Olympics
U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is trying something new before this summer's Olympics: he's giving up drinking alcohol. Swimmers call giving up alcohol before major meets a "dry season." Lochte, [...]
5 Ways Alcohol Undermines Your Workout
There is no doubt about it: alcohol and sports are interlaced. Whether it is going out for a drink after your game with friends, or getting a beer at...
How Drinking Alcohol Ruins Muscle Growth
Most of us are aware that alcohol dehydrates the body, ruins sleep and temporarily degrades the central nervous system. Alcoholic beverages contain empty calories, so they confer little or no [...]
Amy Winehouse Documentary on the Way
A documentary about the life of popular British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse is headed for the big screen. Remembered as much for her public addiction to drugs and alcohol as her [...]