drinking

The holidays should come with a Ministry of Health warning. Not only do many of us eat too much, but we also ramp up our alcohol consumption. Unless you’re teetotal, there’s a chance you did or will continue to drink more than usual over the next few weeks. In fact, one U.S. researcher found a link between the holidays and an increase in alcohol consumption generally.

New Year’s Eve celebrations strike me as a young person thing. I’m 43 and just can’t bring myself to care anymore. I partied my 20s away with a reckless abandon that left calluses on my liver, and I feel like I’m done.

There was a great blog post on drinking by Sarah Treleaven last week — I’ve got admire a gal with the courage to admit she enjoys a good drink, and often! My husband and I fall into the same camp — we love wine. At night, after the kids are in bed, we both enjoy a glass while we cook together. It’s a time to relax, bond and talk over the events of the day.

Why you shiver while he sweats; drinking (briefly) boosts self-confidence; The 4-Hour Body requires many lentils; Henry Cavill is the new Superman, and William and Kate may visit Canada this summer.

Here's a “Well, duh!” statement for you: if you don’t smoke, eat healthfully, exercise lots, and take it easy on the booze, you’ll live longer.