Sometimes the odd drink or night out can become more than a special occasion - with many people starting to consider the amount of alcohol they consume on a weekly basis. Once you have discovered how much you are drinking and if you decide to cut down, you may find you need a little help and advice on how to do it.
We're supposed to be keeping an eye on how much we drink, but how many of us really know what a unit of alcohol is? With so many different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints - not to mention bottles - it's easy to get confused about how many units are in your drink.
Alcohol Concern is urging drinkers to be more aware of the potential risks of mixing alcohol with energy drinks. In its new briefing paper Mixed Messages the charity highlights the possible dangers of mixing highly caffeinated drinks with alcohol.
Most people who have alcohol-related health problems aren't alcoholics. They're simply people who have regularly drunk more than the recommended levels for some years. There's no guaranteed safe level of drinking, but if you drink below recommended daily limits, the risks of harming your health are low.
We all like to think we're good drivers. But are you smart as well? By making some simple changes to the way you drive, you could take control, reduce the fuel you use and also save money. This is called Smarter Driving.
World Diabetes Day adopts a different theme each year, and this year focusses on diabetes in children and adolescents. Campaigners across the globe take part in the annual event - promoting diabetes education and prevention. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents is growing exponentially worldwide.
