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MyDrinkaware – cutting back made easy Drinkaware’s free online tool, MyDrinkaware now offers even more exciting ways to track your drinking.	Should you take a break from alcohol? We explore the benefits of having alcohol-free days.
How much alcohol is too much? Exactly how much is 'too much' on a night out – or in? And how do you know if the amount you drink is harming your health?	Alcohol units \| Guide to units & measures
How alcohol affects your appearance A spotty face and tired eyes – drinking can have some unwanted side-effects.	Is alcohol good for the heart? We talk to two medical experts to dispell the myths behind the headlines.
Does alcohol cause breast cancer? We talk to our Chief Medical Adviser to find out the facts about alcohol and breast cancer.	Is alcohol harming your fertility? Drinking even moderately can make it more difficult to conceive.
Alcohol and sleep Ever wondered why you feel so tired the morning after the night before?	When’s your alcohol crunch time? For many of us, deciding to drink alcohol is prompted by the same daily events each time. What are your triggers?
Am I drinking too much? When does regularly enjoying a drink tip over into something to be concerned about?	Is alcohol harming your stomach? How too much alcohol can cause much more than an upset tummy.
Alcohol and mental health How alcohol affects the brain and the varying mental side effects that can result from excessive drinking.	How can I beat my beer belly? Find out how the hidden calories in alcohol can undo the good you do by exercising...
Alcohol and exercise What impact does alcohol have on your fitness regime?	Is it OK to drink while on medication? To find out the facts we spoke to our Chief Medical Adviser, Professor Paul Wallace.
Tired? Sluggish? Stressed? These could be hangover symptoms The permanent hangover, a guide to spotting the symptoms	Alcohol and the male physique Love handles, ‘beer bellies’, moobs… is alcohol really to blame?
Are there any health benefits to alcohol? The truth behind those “alcohol is good for your health” headlines.	What makes you reach for the bottle? Like it or not, you might well recognise one of these drinking ‘characters’...
Are you drinking more than you used to? Discover the benefits of resetting your alcohol tolerance.	Men about town Long hours at work, stressful relationships or simply a hectic social life. There are so many reasons that men in their late 20s to early 40s are spending more time with a drink in their hands.