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7 New Year’s resolutions for better sleep, from sleep experts

Sleep hypnosis, reading and cutting out alcohol: just a few of the unconventional ways to sleep better in 2025

Tom’s Guide

Meet the "sober curious" generation

Gen Z is drinking less and reshaping the drinking culture, often by replacing booze with marijuana

Salon

Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

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6 gadgets to get you through Dry January

With Christmas and New Year out of the way, we take a look at some of the best gadgets to use for Dry January

Why doing Dry January doesn't mean you don't have a serious addiction to alcohol

Dry January is widely considered a public health success story. Yet for some, taking a break can trick you into thinking that problematic binges for the rest of the year are okay, says Dr Arabella Byrne, who has been sober for fourteen years

Evening Standard

The surprising ways ‘swimming off’ a hangover can be risky, even if alcohol has left your system

It’s the morning after a big night and you’re feeling the effects of too much alcohol.

The Conversation

UK teenage girls outdrink boys by widest margin in Europe, study finds

More than a third of 15-year-old girls and less than a quarter of boys in UK say they repeatedly get drunk, OECD says

The Guardian - UK

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10 of the strangest medical cases from 2024

From fungi brewing alcohol in a person's gut to parasitic brain infections, here are some of the oddest medical case reports we covered in 2024.

LiveScience

I don’t drink alcohol - Is there room for non-drinkers in cycling culture?

Rethinking cycling’s drinking culture to focus on connection, inclusivity and post-ride joy for everyone

Cycling Weekly

Women more likely to binge drink when estrogen levels are higher, new study finds

‘Estrogen has such powerful effects on so many behaviours, particularly in females. So, it makes sense that it would also modulate drinking,’ report author says

The Independent UK

Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Overall Mortality Rate, Says National Academy of Sciences

So let's all enjoy a moderate toast to a Happy New Year!

Reason

Spencer Matthews: ‘A belief in myself was born from giving up alcohol’

The dad-of-three attributes his newfound endurance to cutting back on drinking.

The Independent UK

Thinking of doing Dry January? Dr Amir shares 4 expert tips to help cut down and become more aware of drinking habits

8.8 million people participated in Dry January last year - if you're planning on trying it out this year, Dr Amir's on hand to help

Woman & Home

‘Kids now don’t want to drink’: Dublin’s dry(ish) pub, one year on

Board’s clientele come for its big array of drinks – no longer all alcohol-free – and even bigger array of games

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The Conversation

The majority of drowning victims in Australia are men. There are strategies to keep everyone safe

Whether it’s sun-soaked beaches, winding rivers, or backyard pools, the aquatic environment is central to the Australian lifestyle.

The Independent UK

Anthony Hopkins details ‘fatal day’ that led to 49 years of sobriety

‘I couldn’t remember anything,’ recalled actor

Radio France Internationale

Festive spirits bubble while year-round drinking drops in France

Excessive intake of wine, beer and champagne may define Christmas and New Year celebrations across France, but a report by the country's leading addiction monitoring agency shows that alcohol consumption is declining for the rest of the year.

The Independent UK

How I survived a Christmas Day without booze

LET’S UNPACK THAT: For many, including Mark Beaumont, Christmas means sitting in front of the TV with tinnies in hand – so would a day of mocktails and non-alcoholic beers ruin his festive cheer entirely?

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Tom’s Guide

How to cure insomnia, according to sleep doctors

Two experts reveal how you can cure insomnia and sleep through the night with some simple lifestyle changes.

Reason

Review: Illustrating Britain's Victorian Booze Restrictions

Temperance activists argued that "the people" should have a say in how many alcohol sellers could serve a given neighborhood.

Bangkok Post

Thai influencer dies after alcohol drinking challenge

A young Thai social media influencer has died soon after being hired for 30,000 baht to drink a 350ml bottle of whisky.

Evening Standard

Almost one in three men planning on ditching alcohol for Dry January

New research has found that 32% of men are planning to forego booze next month amid concerns for their fitness, mental health and finances.

The Guardian - UK

Family drug and alcohol courts are still running and are a success

Letter: Since they were piloted in 2008, these courts have expanded their reach across England, writes Miranda Paris

The Guardian - UK

The best bubbly for New Year’s Eve: champagnes, crémants and cavas to ring in 2025, tested by our expert

Whether you prefer to pop the cork on prosecco, English fizz or alcohol-free, these sparkling wines are the best around, says Sophia Longhi

The Times of India

Why Holiday Heart Syndrome is a risk for all age groups

Yuletide and New Year mean the popping of champagne bottles and merrymaking late into the night. But experts caution about the Holiday Heart Syndrome (HHS) triggered by binge drinking during these times. Dr Pravin Kahale, cardiologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, talks to Lata Mishra on keeping the heart…

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