Two-thirds of people say they overindulge in food during the holidays and a third drink more alcohol, according to an Ohio State University survey last year.

But it is possible to enjoy the holidays while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, says Dr. Nicole Saphier.

In a conversation with Fox News Digital, the Fox News medical contributor shared her top four tips for navigating the season in a more nutritious way.

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1. Cook at home

It’s best to cook at home whenever possible, Saphier said.

Studies have shown that people who cook at home tend to have lower body mass index (BMI) and better overall health.

“When you go out, you are no longer in control of those oils and sugars and salts and everything that is added to your foods,” she told Fox News Digital. 

“So if you’re getting your food from the grocery store and cooking it at home, it’s bound to be healthier than anything you’re getting out [at restaurants].”

2. Snack smart

Previous studies have shown that nearly a quarter of the calories U.S. adults consume come from snacks.

When snacking during the holidays, Saphier recommends choosing foods that pack a nutritional punch.

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“Maybe grab a handful of pistachios or blueberries or some of these other superfoods that are good for your brain and your entire body instead of grabbing potato chips,” she advised.

3. Steer clear of soda

When it comes to beverages, water is always the best choice, according to Saphier. 

“You need to drink as much water as possible and stay away from the sugary drinks,” she said.

When it comes to beverages, water is always the best choice, according to Saphier.  (iStock)

For those who have trouble drinking plain water, the doctor recommends unsweetened iced tea or herbal tea, without adding sugar packets. 

Generally speaking, she said, the lower the sugar content, the better.

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“Also, steer clear of any sort of sodas,” Saphier said. 

“I don’t care what type it is, it’s not good for you. And even if there’s a ‘diet’ in front of it, it’s a no-no, especially heading into the holiday season.”

4. Limit or avoid alcohol

Studies have shown that Americans drink on average twice as much alcohol during the holidays.

“I know there are lots of parties going on, and I say everything in moderation,” Saphier said.

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“If you are someone who socially drinks, you can have a cocktail — but watch what you drink.”

There is no positive benefit to drinking alcohol, but there are “a lot of negatives,” Saphier said.

“It’s not just that it’s bad for the liver or that it increases the risk of cancer — it also increases the risk of depression and causes poor sleep habits,” the doctor warned. (iStock)

“It’s not just that it’s bad for the liver or that it increases the risk of cancer — it also increases the risk of depression and causes poor sleep habits.”

Lack of quality sleep can have a ripple effect on all aspects of life, the doctor warned.

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“When you don’t sleep well, everything is completely off the next day — it’s kind of a downward spiral,” she said. 

“So if you can avoid alcohol, I recommend you do so.”

Archaeologists, with the help of drones and Google Earth imagery, have discovered 4,000-year-old canals in Belize that were once used by the predecessors of the ancient Mayans to catch freshwater fish. 

“The aerial imagery was crucial to identify this really distinctive pattern of zigzag linear canals” study co-author Eleanor Harrison-Buck of the University of New Hampshire said of the pre-Christopher Columbus discovery. 

The fish-trapping canals, built around 2000 BCE, continued to be used by their Mayan descendants until around 200 CE. 

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“This is the earliest large-scale Archaic fish-trapping facility recorded in ancient Mesoamerica,” the study authors wrote in Science Advances, adding that “such landscape-scale intensification may have been a response to long-term climate disturbance recorded between 2200 and 1900 BCE.” 

The canals likely involved “barbed spearpoints” that were found nearby that would have been used to spear fish, study co-author Marieka Brouwer Burg of the University of Vermont.

Researchers excavate sediment in 2019 that will be sequenced to help them date the evidence of a large-scale pre-Columbian fish-trapping facility in Belize. (Belize River East Archaeology project via AP)

The spearpoints were tied to sticks along the canals, the research team believes. 

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“It’s really interesting to see such large-scale modifications of the landscape so early — it shows people were already building things,” University of Pittsburgh archaeologist Claire Ebert, told the Associated Press of the semi-nomadic people who built the canals. Ebert was not involved in the study. 

Stela M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway are seen inside the archeological site of Copan, in Copan Ruinas, Honduras. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)

Ebert added that the Mayan civilization is better studied by archaeologists because of its many ruins, like Chichen Itza. 

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The Mayans also developed complex systems of writing, mathematics and astronomy.

“Quiet travel” has been trending among vacationers this year as more Americans disconnect from technology and choose to prioritize rest, relaxation and connecting with nature.

Whether you head to a big city and see its softer side or spend endless hours lazing in the serenity of the mountains, here are the best destinations in the U.S. for quiet travel. 

Waterville, Maine 

Waterville, Maine, is perched along the Kennebec River with nature aplenty. 

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Set up shop at Lockwood Hotel, which recently unveiled a fly fishing package, “Maine River Retreat,” so you can bliss out with a half-day guided expedition and meals from the hotel’s restaurant, Front & Main, which focuses on seasonal and local ingredients. 

Feeling sufficiently rejuvenated from your time on the water, take an easygoing hike on the Quarry Road Trails or amble around the Colby College Museum of Art, a quiet sanctuary for American and contemporary works.

Lake Forest, Illinois

Get away from the big city and enjoy some quiet time at the Deer Path Inn in Lake Forest, Ill. (Deer Path Inn)

Relaxation in the Chicagoland area awaits in Lake Forest, a bucolic city of some 20,000 residents nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan. 

The transition to a slower pace is seamless from the moment you step into the Deer Path Inn, complete with Tudor-inspired rooms that are said to be tranquil. 

In your digs, up the quiet travel ante by digging into a surprise book from the Lake Forest Book Store with the inn’s “A Good Book and Spot of Tea” evening offering. 

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By day, spend your time walking beside the gently lapping waters of Lake Forest Beach, just a few minutes away from the hotel or head to the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Escape the rush of Orlando and consider enjoying the scenic views of Cocoa Beach in Florida. (Space Coast Office of Tourism)

In Cocoa Beach, you’re less than an hour away from Orlando, but you may feel planets away from the hectic rush of theme park land. 

Dubbed the “Space Coast” for NASA’s presence with the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Kennedy Space Center, the region spans some 72 miles of beaches on the Atlantic. 

Consider booking an evening kayaking tour on the waters of Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River and Indian River Lagoon (June through October).

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Or marvel at species of plants and animals that call the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge home as you ride the soul-soothing lull of being in nature.

Boise, Idaho

Do leisure the right way in Boise, Idaho, with outdoor activities that will help you enjoy the quiet. (Chad Case)

Start your time in the Gem State by pumping your calves along the Boise River Greenbelt, a 25-mile pathway along the river, where you can walk, bike or bird watch.

If weather allows, just off the Greenbelt is Quinn’s Pond, a beloved local haunt for stand-up paddleboarding.

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For R&R, try the deep-soaking tub or on your private balcony at The Avery, before contemplating what you want to do next in Treasure Valley. 

Some ideas are hiking the typically crowds-free Stack Rock Trail, a 9.5-mile round-trip route near Bogus Basin or unwinding with vineyard vistas and laid-back seats along the Sunnyslope Wine Trail.

Brewster, Massachusetts 

From the beach to the trails, there are plenty of ways to find peace when you visit Brewster, Mass. (Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club)

In Cape Cod, life typically moves a bit slower.

If you start your trip in Brewster, you can check out Breakwater Beach or the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History or take a bike ride along the Cape Cod Rail Trail. 

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Consider checking into Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club and lean more into your quiet travel desires by enjoying a solo stroll on the resort’s private Bay Pines Beach or partaking in Vinyasa yoga, a massage at the spa or floating sound baths at the indoor heated pool. 

Some low-key travelers with a penchant for shopping may also enjoy hopping into nearby antique galleries and vintage shops during their time on the Cape. 

Beaufort, South Carolina  

There are all sorts of sights and historic scenes to take in when you check out Beaufort, S.C. (Visit Beaufort, Port Royal & the Sea Islands)

This small town on South Carolina’s Sea Islands, roughly 70 miles south of Charleston and 40 miles north of Savannah, brims with Spanish moss-lined streets, storybook historic homes and the ocean breeze. 

You could start your day from a swinging bench at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park as you watch the boats enter the marina and end it with a sunset kayak tour with Coastal Expeditions. 

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In between, walk around the historic Point neighborhood to gape at the 18th- and 19th-century homes or one on the half-mile walking trail at Cypress Wetlands. 

Better yet, do both, and cap off your quiet vacation with a glass of wine on the third-floor patio at Anchorage 1770 as you behold cinematic views of the Beaufort River.

Shandaken, New York  

Whether you want to get in a good stretch during a yoga class or check out the fall foliage on a hike, Shandaken, N.Y., is a place worth visiting if you are looking to find some solitude. (Urban Cowboy Lodge)

Harried New Yorkers and other globetrotters can look forward to finding salvation in the hamlet of Big Indian at Urban Cowboy Lodge. 

Situated on 68 acres in the Big Indian Wilderness inside the 700,000-acre Catskills Park, the property’s Unplug & Play program has guests swapping their phones for a Polaroid camera upon check-in. 

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From there, it’s time to do whatever TLC strikes your fancy, whether it’s sweating away your worries in the hand-built Estonian sauna or taking a dip in the Esopus Creek. 

There’s also getting your downward dog on in a yoga class, seeing what’s in store for your future in a tarot card reading or hiking any of the surrounding trails like Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain Trail or Balsam Mountain.

Billings, Montana

Spend some time in the great outdoors on your bike, walking around or even on horseback while on a trip to Billings, Mont. (Visit Billings)

Montana is all about spending time in the great outdoors, and Billings, whether explored via horseback, bike or by foot, is one outdoorsy spot you could check out.

In Coulson Park, you can learn about the fascinating history of a town established on the “wrong side of the tracks.” 

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places is another worthy quiet travel destination in the ghost town of Coulson.

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If you want more of a history fix, swing by the Yellowstone County Museum, which houses more than 15,000 artifacts in a pioneer log cabin.

Or pair fresh mountain air with brews, ciders and wine along the Billings Brew Trail, a walkable route through the historic downtown. 

Count sheep at The Northern Hotel, which is a stone’s throw from the Yellowstone Art Museum, or the Western Heritage Center and Rock Creek Soaps, which is a cool soap shop in town.

If you crave peace and quiet on America’s great open roads, cruise along Beartooth Highway, just 60 miles from downtown Billings.

Welches, Oregon

There is no wrong time to visit Welches, Ore., but finding solace during the winter splendor is encouraged by tourists. (Courtesy of Mt. Hood Village Resort)

Located in the Mount Hood National Forest, Welches and the surrounding area boast 700-plus groomed hiking trails, rock climbing sites and opportunities for bird watching. 

In the winter, experienced skiers will likely enjoy night skiing at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl. 

Meanwhile, fishermen can get their fill at numerous lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in the Mount Hood National Forest area, including Salmon River. 

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Even if you’re not an angler, the Salmon River Trailhead is also a favorite for hikers.

When you’re ready to get cozy, there are perhaps no better spots in the region to do that than Mt. Hood Village RV Resort or Mt. Hood Tiny House Village, both in Welches. The latter features abodes equipped with a kitchenette, full bathroom and porch. 

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Alexandria, Virginia

Find relaxation just outside of the busy D.C. metro area in Arlington, Va. (Hotel AKA Alexandria)

Swap the cosmopolitan energy of D.C. for its more relaxed neighbor across the Virginia state line. 

You can stroll around the designated historic district along the Potomac River waterfront, popping into various boutiques and museums as you desire. 

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Old Town Alexandria’s King Street Mile, comprised of brick-lined streets, artisan shops and a canopy of twinkling lights, is particularly alluring for those who want to wander around with no set itinerary or ambitions. 

Consider a stay at the Hotel AKA Alexandria, which is described on TripAdvisor as having a “serene atmosphere.” to curl up with a good book at the end of your day. 

LAS VEGAS – Saturday night was all right for Max Verstappen.

The Red Bull racer finished in fifth place at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and it was enough to capture his fourth consecutive Formula 1 World Championship. 

He needed to finish ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris to pick up the title win and did just that. Norris was in sixth place.

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It was far from the easiest weekend for Verstappen. Red Bull made a mistake adjusting his rear wing and data showed his vehicle was running slower than Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on the straightaways. While Russell captured the pole, Verstappen was able to get enough out of the car to start in fifth. He only needed to score three more points than Norris to clinch the world championship. Norris qualified sixth.

Mercedes was clearly quicker. Russell won the race. It was his second win of the season. Hamilton finished right behind him while Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz picked up a podium spot in third place.

Mercedes driver George Russell, of Britain, celebrates are winning the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/Matt York)

Verstappen tied Sebastian Vettel, Juan Manuel Fangio and Hamilton with four consecutive titles. Michael Schumacher won five straight from 2000 to 2004.

Schumacher and Hamilton each have the most world titles with seven in total. Fangio has five and Verstappen is tied with Vettel and Alain Prost with four.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, prepares to race before the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Las Vegas Grand Prix racers had to battle a weekend of cold weather and the wind. Drivers were slipping and sliding all over the place through the first three practices. But picked up the pace in qualifying with the only mistake coming from Franco Colapinto, who suffered a crash in Q2. 

Aside from Pierre Gasly’s disappointing night on Saturday, the race was run clean.

The F1 schedule still has two races on its docket, the Qatar Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the constructors’ championship up for grabs.

Ferrari drivers Sainz and Charles Leclerc finished third and fourth, with McLaren’s Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing sixth and seventh.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, drives the course during qualifying for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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McLaren entered the weekend 36 points ahead of Ferrari in the constructors’ standings. After the Las Vegas result, McLaren will be up 24 points going into Qatar (608 points to Ferrari’s 584).

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Cher recalled how she reacted upon first learning of her legal name when she was in her 30s.

In her new memoir “Cher: The Memoir, Part One,” the 77-year-old singer wrote about requesting a copy of her birth certificate when she applied to legally change her name to her famous mononym in 1979. The Grammy Award winner wrote that she was “shocked” to see that her first name was listed as “Cheryl” on the document.

“I believed Cherilyn was my name until the day years later when I decided to legally change my name to simply Cher,” the “Moonstruck” actress remembered in her book, according to People magazine.

Cher’s late mother, Georgia Holt, was 19 when she gave birth to the singer in 1946. In her book, Cher explained that Holt went into labor a month earlier than her expected due date. Cher wrote that her mother endured a long labor without medication at a small hospital in El Centro, California.

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 “She was exhausted by the time I arrived at around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 20,” the music icon wrote. 

After Holt gave birth to Cher, a nurse visited her to ask what name she had chosen for her baby.

“My mother had no idea, but the woman insisted so she replied, ‘Well, Lana Turner’s my favorite actress and her little girl’s called Cheryl. My mother’s name is Lynda, so how about Cherilyn?'” Cher wrote.

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The singer’s mother Georgia Holt gave birth to Cher when she was 19. ( Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)

Since she was exhausted and recovering from the difficult labor, Holt didn’t notice that the nurse erroneously registered her newborn’s name as Cheryl.

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Cher recalled that she confronted her mother after making the discovery and asked Holt, “Do you even know my real name, Mom?”

“I believed Cherilyn was my name until the day years later when I decided to legally change my name to simply Cher.”

— Cher

The “Believe” songstress wrote that Georgia took the birth certificate from her daughter and then shrugged after looking at the document.

“I was only a teenager, and I was in a lot of pain. Give me a break,” Cher recalled her mother telling her.

The Grammy winner changed her name to her famous mononym in 1979. ( Ron Tom/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)

Cher is the only child of Holt and John Sarkisian, who divorced when the singer was 10-months-old. Holt and Sarkisian married again in 1965 but divorced the following year. In addition to Sarkisian, Holt was married to five other husbands. Her last marriage was to Hamilton T. Holt, whom she wed in 1970. Though the two divorced in 1974, Holt kept her ex-husband’s surname until she died at the age of 96 in 2022.

After Holt’s third husband Gilbert LaPiere legally adopted Cher, the singer took his last name. Cher also took the surnames of her ex-husbands Sonny Bono and Gregg Allman. 

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The Oscar winner decided to drop all four of her surnames which included Sarkisian, LaPiere, Bono and Allman when she legally changed her name to “Cher.” 

A California man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly stabbing two people and attacking two others.

Efrain Troncoso, 22, was arrested on accusations of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery and attempted vehicle theft, according to Ventura Police.

The first incident happened shortly after 7 a.m. near Ash Street and Thompson Boulevard, where a victim reported he was stabbed in the back by a man on a bicycle.

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While the police were attending to that man, a woman called 911 and reported that a man stabbed her in the neck as she was walking on Chestnut Street. 

Just minutes later, another man reported that a suspect had struck him in the head with a metal pipe and robbed him.

As police were searching the area for the suspect, another victim called 911 and said a man had robbed him at knife point, which included taking his car keys.

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Efrain Troncoso, 22, was arrested on accusations of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery and attempted vehicle theft. (iStock)

All four attacks happened in under 30 minutes and within five blocks of each other.

Police located Troncoso inside a car that he had broken into as he was attempting to start the car with the stolen keys, and he was taken into custody.

All four attacks happened in under 30 minutes and within five blocks of each other. (iStock)

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Troncoso had been arrested several times in Moorpark, including as recently as last week for alleged arson and resisting arrest, for which he was released on Nov. 12, according to police. He had also previously been arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

A 25-year-old man who was declared dead and about to be cremated in India this week was found to be still alive by witnesses, according to reports. 

Rohitash Kumar, 25, who was deaf and mute, was declared dead at a hospital in the state of Rajasthan in the northwestern part of India without a post-mortem examination, according to The Times of India. 

Once it was clear Kumar was alive at his cremation on Thursday afternoon, his family reportedly took him back to a hospital where he died early Friday morning. 

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Three doctors involved in declaring Kumar dead at the Bhagwan Das Khetan district hospital have since been suspended, the newspaper reported. 

Kumar had suffered an epileptic seizure and was declared dead after he flatlined while doctors were performing CPR on him, the Daily Mail reported, citing the AFP news service. 

Relatives carry the body of a person who died of COVID-19 as multiple pyres of other victims burn at a crematorium in New Delhi, India, in 2021. (AP Photo/Amit Sharma, File)

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“The situation was nothing short of a miracle,” a witness at the funeral pyre told local news outlet ETV Bharat. “We all were in shock. He was declared dead, but there he was, breathing and alive.” 

Ramavtar Meena, a government official in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, called the incident “serious negligence.”

The state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.  (Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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“Action will be taken against those responsible. The working style of the doctors will also be thoroughly investigated,” he said. 

Meena added that a committee had been formed to investigate the incident. 

Former NFL star Jason Kelce got a first-hand look at the Appalachian State Mountaineers football team on Saturday.

Kelce made the trip to Boone, North Carolina for the Mountaineers’ matchup with James Madison. App State was ultimately able to pull off the 34-20 victory. Now, if the Mountaineers are able to pick up their sixth win of the season next week, App State would become bowl eligible.

But before Saturday’s Appalachian State-James Madison game, Kelce made his way to the tailgate area. At one point during his stop, Kelce was seen chugging beers. The retired Philadelphia Eagles center and seven-time Pro Bowler even took a few minutes to participate in karaoke. 

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Kelce also posed for pictures with some fans before he entered Kidd Brewer Stadium.

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Kelce, who signed with ESPN in May and makes routine appearances on “Monday Night Countdown,” also addressed the crowd and made a brief appearance on the ESPN+ broadcast.

In April, Jason and his brother Travis received their college diplomas from the University of Cinncinati. Travis celebrated the moment in true Kelce style.

After shaking hands with the university’s president, Dr. Neville Pinto, onstage, Travis chugged a can of beer as the Beastie Boys’ hit song “Fight for Your Right” played in the arena. Travis would often recite the lyrics to the song following the Kansas City Chiefs’ games and during the team’s Super Bowl celebrations.

While Travis and Jason previously graduated from Cincinnati, they both missed out on their actual commencement ceremonies, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.

Travis and the Chiefs play the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte on Sunday. Bank of America Stadium, the Panthers’ home stadium, is located roughly 100 miles from Appalachian State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Nov 18, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; ESPN personality and former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on set before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Image)

Earlier this week, a dispute over an autograph resulted in Kelce having a less than pleasant exchange with a fan.

After filming an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night, a man directed a profanity-laced tirade at Kelce over the former Eagles lineman’s decision not to sign autographs for a group of people behind a fence. The incident, first reported by TMZ Sports, was captured on video.

Jason Kelce says being a father is one of the highlights of his life. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Through the shouting, a calm Kelce attempted to explain his reasoning as he was about to get into a vehicle. “I have a habit of not signing for people that follow where I’m going,” Kelce said. 

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The incident with the fan on Thursday comes just weeks after Kelce smashed someone’s phone after the unidentified person shouted a homophobic slur about Travis Kelce while Jason was walking near the Nittany Lions’ home stadium.

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Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar shared that he would like to reconcile with his former bandmate Alex Van Halen amid their longtime estrangement.

During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the 77-year-old musician expressed his hope that he and Alex, 71, could mend their relationship before they die.

“It’s on my bucket list that I will not take this to my grave, and I don’t want Al taking it to his grave,” Hagar said. “I’ve put the olive branch out there many times, and I just put it out again to [Van Halen manager] Irving Azoff. 

Hagar became Van Halen’s new frontman in 1985, when he replaced original lead singer David Lee Roth, joining Alex, who was the band’s drummer, Alex’s brother and guitarist Eddie Van Halen, and bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony. 

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After producing four multi-platinum albums, Hagar’s stint with Van Halen ended with a split in 1995. The Cabo Wabo founder briefly reunited with Van Halen in 2004, but left the band again after the conclusion of their successful summer tour. 

Hagar’s second departure led to a long estrangement between Eddie and Alex. However, Hagar and Eddie reconciled in the months before the Van Halen founder died due to lung cancer in October 2020.

Hagar, center, became Van Halen’s new frontman in 1985, when he replaced original lead singer David Lee Roth. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

While speaking with Rolling Stone, Hagar explained that he didn’t believe that he and Alex would make music together again.

“I want to be friends, though,” he said. “I don’t want to play in a band with Al. I’m not asking for that. I can see that he’s not capable of doing that. If he was, I’d be happy to play with him, but it’s not what I’m looking for. I just want to be friends again.”

During a July interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Hagar revealed that Alex was not responsive when he and Anthony attempted to speak with him several times before the two embarked on their “Best of All Worlds” tour. 

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The tour, which features many hits from Van Halen’s catalog, concluded in August, but will return for a Las Vegas residency at the nine-show residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in spring 2025.

 “We reached out to him a dozen times before this tour, in every way. Email, text message, phone call, message on the machine, OK? No response. No response,” Hagar told the outlet.  

“I mean, we made every offer to get together or to just talk or to have breakfast, lunch or dinner,” he added. “Go to the studio and play. Come to my house, or I’ll come to your house. Go ride horses, go sit on the beach. What do you want to do? Let’s just do something. Let’s get together. And nothing.”

Hagar departed the band twice after falling out with Eddie and Alex. (Paul Natkin/WireImage)

In October, Alex told Billboard that he was “not interested” in being involved with the tour.

“They’re not doing the band justice,” he said. “They can do what they want to do. That’s not my business.”

While speaking with Rolling Stone, Hagar shared his reaction to Alex’s new memoir “Brothers.” In the book, Alex doesn’t mention Hagar by name, aside from noting “We had a lot of other singers over the years.”

“The heart and the soul and the creativity and the magic was Dave, Ed, Mike, and me,” he told Rolling Stone in an October interview.

In “Brothers,” Alex left out the Van Hagar era entirely, concluding the story of the band in 1984 ahead of Roth’s departure.

Hagar told Rolling Stone that he thought the snub was “sad.”

“I haven’t read the whole book, but I’ve seen all the excerpts, and I heard some of the interviews,” the Red Rocker said. 

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The musician said he didn’t want to take their feud “to my grave.” (Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images))

He continued, “It breaks my heart, because if I think what Alex is going through, losing his brother, never played with anybody else in his life, and then his health… When I saw how rickety he is, I realized, “No wonder he’s not answering my call when I say, ‘Do you want to go out and play with us?'” He can’t.'”

During his October interview with Rolling Stone, Alex said his mobility was limited due to a spinal injury that he suffered in 2022.

“That breaks my heart, because I can only put myself in those shoes and say, ‘What if I couldn’t sing and perform anymore?’” Hagar said of Alex’s health challenges. “The thing that I did my whole life, the thing I devoted my life to, the thing that made me rich and famous and gave me the most beautiful life on the planet, and all of a sudden I can’t do that anymore? I would feel like I was robbing the fans, to start with. When you put yourself in his shoes, I’m saying, ‘Okay, I feel sorry for him.’”

He continued, “Why he left me out, I would like to hear him explain that someday, because I don’t get it completely. I know that he’s bitter about some things, whatever that is… It’s like, ‘If you don’t want that era, that even gives me more justification to say I own it then,’ because no one else can do it, and he can’t do it even without me. 

“It makes it easier for Mike and I,” Hagar added. “We’re sitting there going, ‘Okay, I guess we own this,’ and we have the obligation to bring this to the fans to keep this music alive, keep it live and alive.

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However, Hagar went on to praise Alex’s memoir and pondered if the drummer had plans for a sequel.

“I want to give him some more credit about that book. The way he wrote it is soulful and touching,” Hagar said. “I mean, about their childhood. It’s like a love letter to his brother, and that’s touching to me.”

“I want to give him some love for that. I understand he probably couldn’t have done the whole era in one book. It would’ve been the Bible, the dictionary, so maybe he’s got plans for a Volume 2. Who knows?”