Your doctor can tell if you're lying about your drinking habits

Let's examine this, shall we? No Images? Click here       If you lie to your doctor about how many gin and tonics you enjoy during the week, there’s a chance he or she can tell you’re fibbing. This week we found out how doctors know and why it’s dangerous if you don’t fess up to your happy hour habits. There’s a slightly weird stigma when it comes to telling your doctor crucial health info. Is it because we’re admitting that we’re doing something that’s not so great for our health? Are we afraid of judgment from our physician? Both? I’ve been guilty of this and I’m pledging to stop. What’s the point, anyway? When it comes to your well-being, honesty is the best policy. —Lindsay Turn up the Wellness Jams Wellness Jams is a curated playlist from celebrities, influencers and readers that will help you work out or chill out. This week, HuffPost Life’s intern Kristen Adaway shares the music she listens to when she needs to tackle her to-do list. Take a look at the tunes below. HIT PLAY ON KRISTEN'S PLAYLIST 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. It may get featured in an upcoming newsletter. A Minute And Change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" project will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from entrepreneur Annie Dean, co-founder of the company Werk, on how to save time getting ready in the morning: I’ve had to simplify my mornings to cut down the number of decisions I have to make — I wear close to the same thing every day. I try to make sure that I only have a few pieces and that they all work together. It takes more time and money up front to buy the pieces that last — both in terms of quality and longevity in my wardrobe — but it means I can make fewer decisions on a daily basis and feel great every day without a lot of effort. MORE ON DEAN'S HEALTHY HABITS You oughta know Let’s get down to business. We all know sex feels good, but how aware are you of its physical and mental health benefits? Reporter Jenna Birch did some investigating this week and asked experts to explain some of the ways sex makes you a happier and healthier person. Here’s what you should know: Sex can increase longevity. Forget the Fountain of Youth and opt for your sheets instead. Experts say physical intimacy can improve your lifespan by boosting your immune system and improving mental cognition. Sex can improve mental health. The feel-good hormones released in the brain during sexual activity can ease stress and anxiety and even help fight off symptoms of depression. MORE REASONS TO GET BUSY   Crushing on this 'gram Want more Wellness? 8 Sneaky Signs Anxiety Is Taking Over Your Life And what to do about it. 7 Weird Things That Could Be Triggering Your Migraines Sorry, cheese lovers. LGBTQ People Share How Therapy Changed Their Lives “In a few years, I’ll look back on this and thank myself for taking the time I needed to work on me.”    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which explains 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