Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a “nightcap” with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...

Many of us have been there: After a long day at work, we're looking for something to help us wind down, and many of us might reach for a glass of wine or a favorite cocktail (even more so on the ...

Alcohol slows brain activity, making you feel sleepy and relaxed. Drinking alcohol often disrupts your sleep quality, leading to more awakenings and less restorative sleep. Pacing yourself and ...

When January rolls around, many people decide to give something up, whether it’s animal products or alcohol. Alcohol actually shares qualities with what many people think of as its opposite - your ...

You know that feeling when you have a glass oor a cocktail before bed and suddenly feel perfectly drowsy? It seems like alcohol is doing you a favor, helping you unwind and drift off to sleep faster ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...

The nightcap is a longstanding ritual: a glass of wine after dinner, a cocktail before bed, something to ease the transition into sleep. But while alcohol may feel like it’s helping, research, and ...

Are you thinking of trying Dry January? Here’s one good reason: It could do wonders for your sleep. Drinking alcohol is linked to negative health outcomes, prompting U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Using alcohol to sleep is a more common practice than you think but it's ...

I don’t drink a lot. It’s not because I don’t appreciate a glass of wine with a great meal, or a few beers on a hot summer evening. It’s because I know what alcohol can do to sleep and healthy ...

Alongside Dry January, Sober October is gaining in popularity worldwide. As you might have guessed, the idea is to abstain from alcohol for the entire month — and I've decided to give it a go. There ...