The truth about boozy Brits

Get an outsider’s perspective on our drinking culture.

 
A woman enjoying a healthy lifestyle

Are there any health benefits to alcohol?

The truth behind those “alcohol is good for your health” headlines.

 

What excuses do you give for drinking too much?

When reasons for a drink turn into excuses to get drunk. See if any sound familar.

 

Is it OK to drink while on medication?

To find out the facts we spoke to our Chief Medical Adviser, Professor Paul Wallace.

 

Is alcohol harming your stomach?

How too much alcohol can cause much more than an upset tummy.

 

Alcohol and exercise

What impact does alcohol have on your fitness regime?

 

Alcohol and the male physique

Love handles, ‘beer bellies’, moobs… is alcohol really to blame?

 
Does alcohol cause breast cancer?

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: a cure for stress?

Do you instinctively reach for the bottle after a hard day? It could be doing you more harm than good.

 

Is alcohol good for the heart?

We talk to two medical experts to reveal the truth behind the headlines.

 

Alcohol and mental health

How alcohol affects the brain and the varying mental side effects that can result from excessive drinking.

 

Why it can be dangerous for women to match men drink for drink

Keeping up with the men in your group can put both you and your health at risk.

 
Close up of man's beer belly

How can I beat my beer belly?

Find out how the hidden calories in alcohol can undo the good you do by exercising...

 

Am I drinking too much?

When does regularly enjoying a drink tip over into something to be concerned about?

 

Alcohol units | Your guide to alcohol units & measures

How much are you drinking? We guide you through the confusing maze of labels, units and measures.

 
alcohol and sleep

Alcohol and sleep

Ever wondered why you feel so tired the morning after the night before?

 
Woman drinking alcohol

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?

 

How alcohol affects your appearance

A spotty face and tired eyes – drinking can have some unwanted side-effects.

 
Drunkorexics

Are you a drunkorexic?

Skipping meals in order to save calories to drink alcohol is becoming worryingly popular amongst young women.