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Avoid alcohol 2 days a week
By Nicola Davenport on 09/01/2012 09:54:08
Give your liver a break with two alcohol-free days a week
A Commons committee recommends that we should all have two totally alcohol-free days a week in order to miminise the health dangers of drinking.The suggestion comes in addition to guidelines governing the maximum number of units of alcohol women
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How alcoholic is the wine you drink?
By Kelly Somers on 16/05/2011 08:41:41
It could be a bigger cancer risk than you think...plus 3 ways to stay safe
by past or current alcohol intake.This adds to research previously carried out by The World Cancer Research Fund which showed that a person drinking one large 250ml glass of wine each night would have 7% lower risk of bowel cancer if they drank 10
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Hangover health boosts
By on 06/12/2010 16:44:58
Quick expert tips on how to minimise alcohol damage
into some live yogurt. Russian researchers have found that restoring the 'friendly' probiotic bacteria in your gut can help to boost recovery from alcohol-induced liver damage. possibly because they keep in check the 'bad' bacteria that give off damaging
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Do energy drinks encourage bingeing?
By Caroline Hamman on 03/12/2010 13:42:23
Studies suggest that energy drinks can increase your intake of junk food and alcohol
Energy drinks packed with caffeine can lead to excessive alcohol and junk food consumption amongst young people, according to two studies from Northern Kentucky University and the University of Buffalo. When these caffeine-rich drinks are used as a
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Why do I get red blotches when I drink wine?
By on 31/08/2010 20:03:49
Dr Pixie gives advice on alcohol allergies
Q: ALCOHOL ALLERGY WHENEVER I DRINK, I GET HOT, RED BLOTCHES ON MY FACE AND NECK, ESPECIALLY AFTER WINE. AM I ALLERGIC? Eleanor, 28, Windsor A: Alcohol makes everyone's blood vessels dilate, which can lead to fl ushing. But some of us are unable
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How many calories are you drinking?
By Nicola Davenport on 23/05/2011 14:21:00
Know how many calories in a cheeseburger but haven’t got a clue when it comes to a large glass of vino? You’re not alone...
people understand calories better than they understand alcoholic units and this study shows that, when it comes to tracking alcohol consumption, many people have a 'blind spot',' said Drinkaware boss Chris Sorek.'While they might make healthy lifestyle
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Why do I get pins and needles everyday?
By on 29/09/2011 15:29:18
Dr Pixie gives advice on excessive pins and needles
, diabetes or thyroid problems. They can also be a side effect of either prescription or recreational drugs, a trapped nerve or excessive alcohol consumption. Your GP will do some simple tests, such as checking your responses tp pain and pressure, and may ask
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3 steps to cut your breast cancer risk
By on 11/03/2012 13:38:51
Living a healthier lifestyle could prevent breast cancer in almost 50% of cases
if they:Exercised more: half an hour a day is enough to cut your riskDrank less: limit your alcohol intake to one drink a dayAte healthier food: reduce your fat intakeIt also recommends quitting smoking, eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day
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10 ways to beat Christmas weight gain
By Hannah Bower on 21/11/2011 11:04:46
Keep down your Christmas calorie count with these 10 strategies to keep you on track without skipping the festive fun
bread sauce from low fat milk.9. Bottoms down: Who doesn't drink more at Christmas? At the very least, steer clear of sweet cocktails and creamy liqueurs. Have a glass of water after every alcoholic drink to keep down the calorie count - it also has
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Stay slim to beat the statistics
By Taylor Anderson on 04/02/2011 14:13:19
New research reveals our breast cancer risk is higher than ever, but healthy living will help you beat the odds
Breast cancer rates in the UK have increased by 3.5% in the past decade, pushing the lifetime risk up from one in nine women to one in eight, according to figures released today by Cancer Research UK. Obesity and alcohol abuse are being named
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