Drinking

When it comes to dieting and wanting to lose weight there are certain things that we would all agree are going to be naturally good for. Ask anyone and they’ll be able to come up with a list of guaranteed tips that will help you to lose…

Whether out to dinner or just popping over to a friend's house, alcohol is everywhere. Though some alcohol, like red wine, has been found to have certain health benefits, regularly tying one on can lead to disastrous results for your health…

We all know that parents have the most important influence on child and family wellness, so it’s not surprising when, time and time again, research shows it. Even though there are other factors involved in your child’s wellbeing, such as…

When it comes to anti-aging, protecting your skin really is the best way to shed years. Not only does paying some attention to your skin benefit your physical wellness and wellbeing, it also makes you look younger and gives the illusion of…

When your energy levels are low, it can lead to all kinds of health concerns. You may worry that you are suffering from some kind of illness, and you may feel that you don’t have the wellness levels that you ought to. Your emotional…

In a source of English drinking water, the levels of toxic pesticide were, last month, found to be more than 100 times over the EU limit. This record-breaking discovery of metaldehyde – a chemical used in slug pesticides – threatened the…

You may think that arsenic is simply a sneaky murder weapon in a Miss Marple novel, but not only is it still around today, it’s a real threat to your environmental wellness. Arsenic is a natural element found widely in the earth's crust,…

After high school, education becomes a melting pot of good times and hard work. Money, whilst an issue, is not such a terrible burden as of yet and the libertarian lifestyle of being young, troubled and free is something of a…

If you’ve ever been to a foreign country where the drinking water isn’t safe, you suddenly realise how important water is to your well-being, and just general life. Cleaning teeth becomes a hassle, you have to remain tight-lipped in the…

You’ve probably heard plenty of reports that claim that drinking soda is bad for your wellness, but is this really the truth? The answer to this question is a resounding yes: soda does indeed do immeasurable damage to your health and…

It's easy to overstep the mark when it comes to your alcohol consumption, as the odd drink down the pub can easily turn into more. For men, the advised amount is no more than 21 units of alcohol each week, and no more than four units in a…

Talking to your teenager about anything can be difficult, especially when it is about a touchy subject like peer pressure and underage drinking. Teens are in such a difficult position in their lives. They are trying so hard to become adults…

  Sometimes it seems like the desire to have a drink after work or with friends is just harmless socialization. If this is the case, you are right, it is harmless and you should not give it a second thought. However, if the main focus of…

When you drink, you may think the only damage you cause to your physical and emotional health is with the alcohol itself. However, if you get behind the wheel of a car, you’re risking the wellbeing of others as well as yourself. It’s a…

Alcohol dependency is a serious problem for many people. It can take away friends, family and finances. People who are dependent on alcohol can even get into legal trouble such as being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).…

Drinking has become such a regular part of a modern lifestyle that we don't think to question exactly how much we really drink each week. Many people drink regularly, albeit not necessarily a lot, and have done since they were legally…

Drinking alcohol with friends might seem like a fun way to spend an evening, but it can lead to disastrous consequences. Even if you are able to keep your drinking to a minimum, you can still end up seriously injuring or killing someone.…

Giving your child their first sip of beer or wine marks a rite of passage in many societies of the world. Most European cultures hold the belief that giving your kids a controlled amount of alcohol during their youth takes away the mystery…

If you've been battling alcoholism, you have probably come to realize that it's often easier to get sober than it is to stay sober. Alcoholism is typically classed as an addiction that causes you to crave alcohol and lose control of your…

Alcohol is possibly the most socially acceptable drug since it is legal nearly everywhere, and its use is not simply tolerated, but promoted within many mainstream media outlets and social circles. Most people who use alcohol are inclined…

Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among under-aged youth in the United States, resulting in nearly 200,000 alcohol related visits to emergency rooms and approximately 4,300 alcohol related deaths annually. Under-age use of…

In recent years, many people have turned to drinking bottled water instead of tap water. Plastic water bottles are known to exude dangerous chemicals and wreck the environment, but many water-drinkers just don't trust their local municipal…

Drinking is known to induce a wide variety of damaging effects, and the hazards are much worse when consumption occurs during the formative teenage years. This overview explores how alcohol can permanently derail the lives of young people,…

Alcohol is one of the most commonly-used and socially acceptable mind-altering substances, commonly shared at social gatherings and only minimally stigmatized. While studies have shown that there are some health benefits associated with…

The water flowing into your home may not always be clean, despite all efforts by the responsible authorities to ensure it is. There have been known to be outbreaks in towns due to contaminated water. To ensure your safety, you need to make…

Nobody wants to feel as if their body is breaking down prematurely; however, many of the activities we take part in each day contribute to health conditions that can cause early strain and injury. Drinking alcohol is one of those activities…

Because drinking is so commonplace in various cultures, it's often difficult to identify when a person is early on their path to problem-drinking or alcoholism. The developed signs are easy to spot, but early indicators are a bit more…

A new study has revealed some shocking facts, highlighting how people in the UK are seriously risking their wellbeing through their use of alcohol. More than half of all adults in the UK may in fact binge drink on a regular basis. The…

Alcoholism is insidious. It may start with social drinking with friends or drinking alone when you are under stress. Before you know it, you need that drink rather than want it. If you decide not to drink, you get the shakes or cannot…

Our drinking water isn't always as safe as we hope it will be. Any time our water comes from the main tap line, it runs the risk of being contaminated and unsafe to drink. So, what are the warning signs of contaminated, unhealthy…