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Here’s Why Drinking Alcohol Can Make You Hungry

This is why a couple rounds of beer at a bar may lead to ordering...

9 Things to Know Before You Try Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy has been used for over 100 years to help with issues from smoking to...

The 22 Best Ways to Quit Smoking

Not sure how to quit smoking cigarettes? These tried-and-true tips have helped ex-smokers quit and...

You Need This: Tricks to Cure a Hangover Naturally

Overdo it last night? Rebound quickly with these all-natural hangover home remedies, most of which...

12 Mind-Blowing Ways Your Body Heals After You Quit Smoking

When you quit smoking and no longer inhale the 4,800 toxic substances found in cigarettes,...

7 Ways to Take Back Your Health After You Quit Smoking

So you quit smoking—congrats! You've already done one of the best things possible for your...

12 Ways Smoking Cigarettes Ruins Your Looks

If knowing what smoking does to the inside of your body isn't enough to motivate...

9 Things That Happen When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

No one is saying drinking in moderation (a drink a day for women and two...

10 Silent Signs You’re Slipping into a Pain Pill Addiction

One in five Americans have misused prescription drugs at least once, yet only one in...

Cut Back on Alcohol: 17 Tips to Drink a Little Less

If you drink alcohol, you should consider limiting your intake to no more than two...

The Surprising Surgery That May Help You Quit Smoking

Scheduling this very specific type of surgery may actually help you quit smoking a lot...

Ex-Smokers Reveal What Helped Them Actually Quit Smoking For Good

Between the temptations, stress, and withdrawal, it's hard to kick the habit. See what former...

Drinking Just This Much Alcohol Can Seriously Mess with Your Hormones

Feeling like your hormones are out of wack? Time to check your alcohol intake.

This Is the Group That’s More Likely to Be Prescribed Opioids—and Get Addicted

When people show up to the ER or leave the OR after surgery, one group...

Thirdhand Smoke Is Real—Here’s How It Can Damage Your Brain and Liver

A new study that proves that third-hand smoke is a thing, and it could be...

Alcoholism Is Up Almost 50 Percent—and You’ve Probably Failed the “Too Much” Test at Least Once

"High-risk" drinking is a lot more common than you might think.

This May Be the Best Way to Quit Smoking, According to Science

The Super-Surprising 30-Minute Screening That Helps You Quit Smoking

Smoking cigarettes is terrible for you, and you know it. The question is, are you...

This Is Why Your Face Turns Red When You Drink Alcohol

If your face turns as red as the wine in your glass, it may be...

One Phone Call Changed This Drug Addict’s Life, and Her Story May Change Yours

Auburn knew she had a problem—with drugs, her marriage, her baby. So in desperation, she...

8 Ways Your Genes Influence Your Drinking Habits

Should your family history influence how you drink? Or, how much you drink? Possibly. Scientific...

8 Alcoholics Reveal Eye-Opening Lessons on Overcoming Addiction

One in 12 Americans will struggle with alcoholism at some point in their life. Here...

I Lost My Job and My House to Opiate Addiction—Here’s What Saved Me

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers opioid addiction to be a growing...

How to Tell If Your Social Drinking Is Normal—or Something More Serious

Alcoholism can affect social drinkers too. You don't have to be a daily drinker, morning...

Had One Too Many Drinks? 8 Ways to Sober Up Fast

Your guide to getting out of Drunkville—or how to avoid landing there in the first...

9 Ways to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight

The benefits of quitting smoking outweigh any potential health problems from a few extra pounds.

20 Secrets Addiction Counselors Desperately Want You to Know

Whether you or a loved one is facing alcohol, drug, or painkiller addiction, here's real...

The Cigarette Ingredients Big Tobacco Doesn’t Want You to Know

There’s a reason smoking is so hard to quit; cigarettes are packed with a shocking...

How Drunk Am I? 9 Weird Reasons You Can Get Tipsy Too Quickly

Studies show that these seemingly random factors can affect how alcohol takes its toll on...

Vice Advice: I Quit Smoking. Now What?

Smoking can take a serious toll on your health, but quitters may bounce back more...

Cut Back on Alcohol Without Giving It Up

Stealthy ways to reduce your drinking to a healthy level.

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