Anyone who considers themselves a fan of Chelsea Handler knows that the comedian, author, Chelsea Lately host and exec producer, as well as creator/star of the new show, Are You There, Chelsea? (based on one of her books, cover to the right) has a thing for vodka ... sometimes, tequila. And who could blame her? Pinnacle Cake Flavored Vodka shots and frozen margaritas are my among my faves, too, mmmm ... But while alcohol plays a pretty hefty role in her salty and dry brand of humor, she recently dished that she's not sloshing back the vodka martinis as frequently as you might think. 

It seems inspired in part by her awesome job and the people she works with. Chelsea told Us Weekly at NBC Universal TCA Tour, "To function as I do, I can't be a mess." So, that kinda begs the question, right ... How does she get her booze fix and stay straight at the same time?

How many nights a week do you drink alcohol? One? Two? Three or four? Could you drink five days a week and still feel fit and awake and accomplish everything on your to-do list? I couldn't. But some members of the British Parliament are calling for a review of government guidelines in the U.K. in hopes of recommending just that: that people in the U.K. take at least two days off from alcohol each week.

Even if five nights of drinking, and two nights off, on any given week, probably sounds like a lot to the rest of us, it's apparently the picture of prudence in the U.K.

You drank a bit too much champagne and danced long past the countdown and well after the sound of the party horns faded. Now you're feeling it: the New Year's Day hangover. Your head is pounding. You're exhausted. You ache all over. You're seriously thirsty and those hors d'oeuvres that tasted so delicious last night are not sitting too well in your stomach this morning. Also, will someone please dim the lights and stop the room from spinning?

Yes, yes, you're filled with regret. You'll never drink to excess again. (Or at least perhaps not until next New Year's Eve.) But in the meantime, what can you do to cure your hangover -- fast? Here are a few tips:

We've all heard about how dangerous it is to drink and drive. But did you know it's also dangerous to drink and walk? Walking it off is the alternative for a lot of over-doers, especially on New Year's Eve -- and especially since it's nearly impossible to get a cab that night. But if you look at the numbers it's actually more dangerous to drunk walk than it is to drunk drive!

Scary but true -- you are 8 times likely to die if you walk a mile drunk than if you drive that mile drunk. This is according to economist Steve Levitt, who wants to be clear about something up front: he is NOT at all advocating for driving while drunk. Both are horribly dangerous. He's just pointing out that walking is not the safe alternative we think it is. 

The holidays are an easy time to lose focus on eating healthy. You're in a festive mood, enjoying the company of your friends and family, and in close vicinity of way-too-many tempting finger foods and, my personal weakness, delicious drinks.

Not to worry, mis amigos! It is possible to stave off seasonal weight gain by making the right choices. Pick smart between grandma's loaded eggnog or hot chocolate, as well as four other Christmas favorites, with our helpful holiday eating and drinking tips:

The winter holidays mean different things to different people -- and one of those things is parties. Lots of them. Even if you feel joy as you gaze at a calendar filled with office parties, neighborhood gatherings, and intimate get-togethers with family and friends, you may also feel a little bit of dread. The kind of dread that goes right to your stomach: just like those cookies and cocktails and appetizers will if you're not careful. Diet dread.

It's easy to pack on the pounds during the holidays. Too easy. But here are a few tips to keep your midsection from looking like Santa's by the time New Year's rolls around:

Sure, the best thing about Thanksgiving may be getting together with family and friends, basking in the glow of good conversation and warm feelings, but the second best thing about Thanksgiving? That would have to be the food.

No doubt about it, diets can be hard to stick to on Thanksgiving, and it's probably not the worst thing, at least to some degree, to give yourself the day off from adhering to all of your diet rules. But at the same time, going too far off course can mess you up fast. And do you really want to spend the rest of the holiday season trying to take off all those pounds you put on in what felt like an instant? After all, you've got all sorts of parties and events coming up. You don't want to spend all your holiday bonus calories in one place.

Here are five ways to make sure you don't blow your diet too badly and waddle away from your Thanksgiving table feeling like a turkey:

The time is almost upon us. Thanksgiving 2011. Families everywhere are excitedly preparing their holiday menus and the multiple grocery and liquor store shopping lists. But there's one thing we as average human beings cannot prepare for, and that's Thanksgiving calorie overload.

In the moment, it's all worth it. The savory taste of juicy turkey with crispy skin and warm, gooey spoonfuls of Grandma's apple crisp are a MUST-HAVE. You find yourself thinking, A fourth piece of pie can't hurt, right? WRONG. 

So the big question is: What can we do? Fear not, my friends! Check out my 10 realistic* tips for a healthier Thanksgiving:

* Some of these tips may make you look like the biggest fool in your family. Yes, I'm including your booger-eating 6-year-old cousin.