Rethinking your relationship with alcohol? Benefits and how to try being sober curious
You don’t have to give up alcohol completely to take a closer look at how it fits into your life. That idea is at the heart of the “sober curious” movement, which encourages people to drink less — or not at all — and pay attention to how they feel.
Whether you’re thinking about cutting back for your health, sleep or overall well-being, being sober curious can be a low-pressure way to rethink your relationship with alcohol....
8 ways to say, ‘Don’t smoke around me’
Trying to take better control of your health? Steer clear of secondhand smoke.
Here’s the surprising reason: The amount of many...
What can dipping and chewing tobacco do to your body? 5 things to know
The use of tobacco, whether by smoking or through smokeless tobacco products, is one of the most common causes of head and neck cancer. ...
Addiction specialist: How to manage nicotine withdrawal
There’s no debate: smoking and nicotine are not good for your health. Unfortunately, that knowledge doesn’t make it any easier to quit smoking.
As a psychiatrist who specializes in addictions, I understand the challenges of quitting a substance as addictive as nicotine. That’s why I’m sharing information about nicotine withdrawal and how to manage the discomfort that comes with it.
What to know about nicotine withdrawal Any...
Quit smoking: 6 products to strike out nicotine cravings
Smoking causes an addiction that can be tough to shake. This is due to nicotine, the addictive ingredient in tobacco.
Thankfully, there...