Alcohol

Exercising regularly and not smoking can have a dramatic effect on your lifespan study shows

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Healthy habits could add EIGHT YEARS to your life: Exercising regularly and not smoking can have a dramatic effect on your lifespan… even if you have a chronic illness, study shows  A study on 480,000 adults showed that a healthy lifestyle could add years to life even in those with chronic illnesses  Not smoking , exercising, a … Read more

Suzanne Shaw says she ‘worries for her mental health’ if she has another baby

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Suzanne Shaw has candidly discussed her mental health battle and admitted that she has been sober for nine months after ‘self-medicating’ with alcohol. In a new interview, the singer, 38, who found fame in Hear’Say in 2000, also revealed that she wants another baby but worries about postnatal depression. Suzanne suffered with ‘extreme paranoia’ and ‘dark … Read more

The number of Americans hospitalized for alcoholism has risen 3.5% since 1998, study finds

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US hospitalizations for alcoholism have risen 3.5% since 1998 – but the death rate for patients who get treated has fallen by a THIRD Researchers looked at medical insurance claims for hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder between 1998 and 2016 Hospitalizations increased by 3.5% from more than 274,000 in 1998 to more than 284,000 in … Read more

Women who drink a single glass of wine when pregnant could have it recorded on their baby’s records

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Women who drink a single glass of wine when pregnant will have it recorded on their baby’s medical records under controversial proposals – even if it’s before they know they are expecting National Institute for Health and Care Excellence looking to introduce changes It wants alcohol consumption noted regardless of consent or stage of pregnancy … Read more

Ancient Indian wrestling tradition is dying out because competitors are expected to be CELIBATE

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An ancient form of wrestling is dying out in India because it requires men to become celibate and avoid alcohol and tobacco. Kushti wrestlers train for twelve hours a day and the sport recruits boys as young as six years old, but it has lost popularity among younger generations. The wrestling, also known as pehlwani, … Read more

Number of Brits drinking at high risk levels has DOUBLED to 8.5million since February 

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Britain is facing a ‘looming addiction crisis’ with millions turning to alcohol to cope with the pandemic, a major report warns today. The number of people drinking at ‘high risk’ levels has doubled to almost 8.5million since February, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Experts fear money worries, the stresses of juggling work and … Read more

Number of Brits drinking at high risk levels has DOUBLED to 8.5million since February 

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Britain is facing a ‘looming addiction crisis’ with millions turning to alcohol to cope with the pandemic, a major report warns today. The number of people drinking at ‘high risk’ levels has doubled to almost 8.5million since February, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Experts fear money worries, the stresses of juggling work and … Read more

Duty-free bargains at airports will end on perfumes, clothes and electronics after January 1

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Eau no! Duty-free bargains at airports will end on perfumes, clothes and electronics on January 1 with only alcohol and tobacco left discounted in new Treasury crackdown Ministers announced tax savings will only apply to sales of alcohol and tobacco Decision has been called ‘hammer blow’ to struggling airports during pandemic Experts say it could … Read more

Duty-free bargains at airports will end on perfumes, clothes and electronics after January 1

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Eau no! Duty-free bargains at airports will end on perfumes, clothes and electronics on January 1 with only alcohol and tobacco left discounted in new Treasury crackdown Ministers announced tax savings will only apply to sales of alcohol and tobacco Decision has been called ‘hammer blow’ to struggling airports during pandemic Experts say it could … Read more