A nightcap might feel relaxing, but research shows it can fragment your sleep and reduce the quality of your rest.

We've all heard it. Many of us have experienced it. A few of us even swear by it—enough to ceremonially partake in a glass or two of wine before crawling into bed. A nightcap. In fact, a little booze ...

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 ...

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 ...

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study ...

Even people who never exceed the recommended limits for alcohol consumption are likely to experience brain health problems as ...

Being able to drink more without feeling it isn’t a sign of strength — it’s a sign your body has adapted.

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are common among veterans. Recent research suggests that AUD may increase the risk of sleep apnea ...

More than one in five young adults use cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep, a new University of Michigan study found. Cannabis was more common than alcohol, with 18% using it for sleep versus 7% for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but it disrupts sleep quality and leaves you less refreshed. Even one drink can reduce deep/REM ...