Alcohol became a coping mechanism for many Britons during the pandemic, and it seems that many of us are still enjoying those extra tipples as restrictions ease. Research from life insurance company Reassured found UK drinkers consumed an average of 14 units of alcohol per week during the third lockdown, an increase of 5 units … Read more
Holly Willoughby discussed her husband Daniel Baldwin’s amusing wine prank on Thursday, to trick her friends into thinking she has been drinking all day. Speaking on This Morning to Chris and Rosie Ramsey, the TV presenter, 40, revealed her husband, 45, passes her a glass of wine during all of her Zoom calls – regardless … Read more
A woman who was force fed bootleg alcohol and repeatedly raped by her scientist father from the age of 11 has told of her childhood from hell in a devastating new book. On the face of it, Kim Chown, now 56, from Darlington, County Durham, was the daughter of a respectable scientist and university lecturer … Read more
Why you should NOT toast your vaccination: Expert warns that heavy drinking before or after you get your Covid shot could suppress your immune system and weaken the effects Past research has shown heavy drinking can alter the number of microbes in the gut and can prevent immune system cells from reaching a site of … Read more
Cheers! Supermarket sales of bubbly soar by 50% in a month as lockdown-weary Britons start celebrating and meeting friends again Figures released today reveal demand for fizz shot up in four weeks to April 18 Comes as pubs and restaurants happily reported a ‘robust’ return to trading Like-for-like sales were down just 24% on equivalent … Read more
‘I can’t believe I’m not dead’: Pop icon Belinda Carlisle, 62, reveals her desperate battle with alcohol and cocaine almost killed her By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:39 BST, 26 April 2021 | Updated: 02:40 BST, 26 April 2021 Belinda Carlisle has spoken about her former addiction to alcohol and cocaine, admitting … Read more
Bride is slammed for her ‘ridiculous’ list of 11 strict RULES for wedding guests – but others say they are both ‘fair’ and ‘necessary’ A bride has been slammed for her list of 11 strict rules for her wedding day The ‘bridezilla’, thought to be from the US, shared wedding rules on social media Her rules … Read more
As the picnic blankets come out again, the chef’s mind turns to the outdoor summer salad. But how to truly impress your rule-of-six friends with a bowl of leaves and sliced cucumber? The answer lies with the dressing, and specifically the vinegar. No longer that modest condiment languishing at the back of the larder, vinegar … Read more
Why you should give up alcohol NOW: Personal trainer Sam Wood reveals EXACTLY how much weight can be lost by ditching booze – and the benefits start immediately Personal trainer Sam Wood revealed the benefits of ditching alcohol for good Australian coach said people often have alcohol to blame for not losing weight Sam said … Read more
Social media link to binge-drinking children: Youngsters may turn to alcohol to cope with bad experiences online, researchers warn Children who spend more time on social media more likely to binge, study says Researchers warn they may turn to alcohol to cope with bad online experiences Alcohol adverts or friends’ drunk photos may also ‘normalise’ … Read more