Happy hour lovers, you're going to want to read this

There's something you need to know. No Images? Click here       I’m a social drinker just like many people my age. I love a good glass of wine at happy hour with my coworkers or a vodka soda on Saturday night with my friends. However, I recently read this piece about the connection between drinking and breast cancer and it REALLY got me thinking about my habits. Of course I know that alcohol isn’t good for me, but could I be doing even more harm than I realize? What’s more, the older I get, the harder it is for me to recover from an evening of imbibing. And that’s not just my personal experience: It’s science. Check out this breakdown on why hangovers get worse as you age, according to the experts. The case for cutting back on alcohol is strong. (If you’re curious about how even a month off booze affects your mind and body, I recommend looking at this breakdown.) I’m certainly interested in being more mindful about drinking and I’m curious about your thoughts on all of this. Do you have any tips? Let me know on Twitter -- I’d love to hear it. —Lindsay Turn up the Wellness Jams Wellness Jams is a curated workout or relaxing playlist from celebrities, influencers and readers. This week, Erica Cerulo, co-founder of Of a Kind and co-author of the upcoming book Work Wife, a book about how female friendships can fuel success in business, shares the songs that make her feel empowered. Take a look at what she had to say about her favorite tunes below: “I’ve been a country music fan for a good, long while. A few years back, I realized that I’m a superfan of country music by women that’s meant to lift up (and pump up!) other women. It’s what I turn to when I’m looking to feel emboldened — something these artists definitely know a lot about from experience.” HIT PLAY ON ERICA'S PLAYLIST HERE Got a few tunes that push you through a hard gym session? Have some songs that perk you up on a bad day? Share your playlist by filling out this form here. It may get featured in an upcoming newsletter. Words of wellness Mariah Carey on living with bipolar disorder: “It can be incredibly isolating. It does not have to define you and I refuse to allow it to define me or control me.” Kate Hudson on prioritizing her health: “I’m not and don’t pretend to be a fitness guru, but I do know how important and satisfying it is to live a mindful, healthy life.” Demi Lovato on body image: “Learning to be grateful for our bodies and taking care of them are the best ways for us to empower ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually.” You oughta know Shout out to all the dog parents out there. If you’ve ever spoken to your furry friend in a high-pitched voice, only to feel like a complete weirdo when you realize you’re in public, fear not: Research is here to validate that baby talk you use with your pet. A new study suggests that using “high-pitched dog speak” to communicate with Fido improves their attention span and may help you socially bond with them. “We’ve shown that dogs are sensitive to this type of speech and it might be useful to use when you meet a dog for the first time, or if you are interacting with a friends’ dog, for example,” researcher Alex Benjamin told HuffPost’s Brittany Wong. “And if you already use baby talk with your own dog, you can use this study to justify that you aren’t being a ‘crazy dog mom!’” Validation! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STUDY HERE   Crushing on this 'Gram Want more wellness? What You Should Know If You Love Someone Who Gets Migraines They're more than just headaches. If You Say This During An Argument, You're Doing It Wrong Leave the non-apologies at the door. The One Thing Kate Hudson Can't Live Without In The Morning Sounds familiar.    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25th 2018 we will be introducing a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe