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Harvard-trained neuroscientist explains why lifestyle, not supplements, may cut Alzheimer’s risk
A leading neuroscientist says there is no magic pill to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, but everyday habits can powerfully protect brain health. She highlights sleep, stress, exercise, learning, diet and drinking less alcohol as key factors that may lower risk alongside medical advice. The piece also draws on NHS guidance to outline what raises and what may reduce chances of developing Alzheimer’s over time.
Read more …What Is Sleepmaxxing – and Can It Really Improve Your Health?
The Independent
9 Jul 2026
Curious about sleepmaxxing? Discover which sleep hacks genuinely help, how alcohol and caffeine fit in, and when tracking your sleep can start to backfire.
Read more …Yungblud pauses festival show to focus on mental health and past alcohol struggles
Daily Mirror
9 Jul 2026
Yungblud has pulled out of a festival to focus on mental health after opening up about pressure, alcohol issues and burnout. What his choice might mean for you.
Read more …Non-alcoholic drinks surge at major South Korean retailer as drinking habits shift
The Drinks Business
6 Jul 2026
Non-alcoholic drinks are grabbing a bigger share of liquor sales at a major South Korean retailer. Discover how shifting habits and health priorities are changing the drinks landscape.
Read more …Love Supreme Festival 2026: Timings, Travel and Alcohol Rules for a Smoother Weekend
The Argus
3 Jul 2026
Heading to Love Supreme Festival 2026? Learn the key timings, travel options and alcohol rules so you arrive prepared and enjoy a smoother, stress-free weekend.
Read more …Plain Vape Packaging Planned to Curb Youth Appeal Across the UK
The Standard
8 Jul 2026
UK plans to put vapes in plain packaging aim to protect children while keeping support in place for adults quitting smoking. See what could change.
Read more …Australians living longer with cancer as report links lifestyle risks, alcohol and preventable disease
the Guardian
8 Jul 2026
New data from Australia links longer cancer survival with rising lifestyle risks, including alcohol use. Discover how everyday choices may shape cancer and overall health.
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China’s $1.5bn LVMH trademark win signals tougher stance on fake alcohol brands
The Drinks Business
6 Jul 2026
A landmark China trademark ruling for LVMH hints at tougher action on fake bottles and copied labels, with big implications for premium wine and spirits.
Read more …Diageo’s sale of East African Breweries to Asahi faces legal freeze
The Drinks Business
2 Jul 2026
Diageo’s planned sale of East African Breweries to Asahi is now tied up in Kenyan courts. Discover how legal challenges could reshape this major beer-market deal.
Read more …Historic Scottish family pub closes as insolvency pressures hit hospitality
The Herald
2 Jul 2026
A long-standing Scottish family pub has closed amid mounting financial pressures. Discover what this says about the future of pubs, drinking habits and hospitality.
Read more …Culture & Media
Tom Kerridge links ADHD diagnosis to past alcohol addiction and sobriety journey
www.walesonline.co.uk
7 Jul 2026
Tom Kerridge shares how his and his son’s ADHD diagnoses reframed his history with heavy drinking and long-term sobriety, offering fresh insight into neurodiversity and alcohol use.
Read more …Spencer Matthews on sobriety, CleanCo and the strain of big life changes
Wales Online
6 Jul 2026
Spencer Matthews shares how quitting alcohol and launching CleanCo transformed his life, but also tested his marriage and friendships. A candid look at ambition, sobriety and family.
Read more …Ronnie Wood shares the advice Amy Winehouse asked for during her alcohol struggles
Daily Mirror
5 Jul 2026
Ronnie Wood recalls Amy Winehouse asking for help as she struggled with alcohol and drugs, offering a stark look at addiction, relapse risk and where to seek support.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
‘Weekend offender’ swaps £750 pub binges for the gym and 20 months sober
Daily Mirror
8 Jul 2026
Binge-drinking Fridays turned into sober gym sessions for Nathan Knight, bringing weight loss, calmer anxiety and stronger relationships. Discover how he reshaped his weekends.
Read more …‘I wee through my belly button’: Liv’s life after ketamine destroyed her bladder
Daily Mirror
8 Jul 2026
Liv’s ketamine use left her bladder so damaged it had to be removed. Discover how she rebuilt her life, body and recovery – and where to seek help.
Read more …Living with bipolar: how lifestyle changes and alcohol avoidance support stability
the Guardian
6 Jul 2026
Explores how one person manages bipolar disorder through medication, support, and lifestyle changes such as avoiding alcohol and spotting early warning signs.
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Digital ID to modernise age checks for alcohol sales in England and Wales
The Drinks Business
2 Jul 2026
Digital IDs are coming to UK alcohol sales, promising fewer forgotten passports and smoother age checks. See how this shift could affect nights out, privacy and safety.
Read more …£1,000 'booze ban' brought in for Margate and Ramsgate high streets
The Mirror
30 Jun 2026
Margate and Ramsgate high streets now face a year-round ban on street drinking, with hefty fines for those who ignore it. See how the move aims to curb alcohol-related disorder.
Read more …Why you’re urged not to pour beer down the sink
Daily Mirror
30 Jun 2026
Leftover beer, cream liqueurs and even tuna brine might be quietly clogging your pipes. Discover safer ways to get rid of them before they cause a blockage.
Read more …Sobriety & Recovery
How a father’s struggle with alcohol – and a final vision – reshaped his daughter’s
The Mirror
5 Jul 2026
A daughter remembers her alcoholic father’s disturbing hospital visions and his peaceful final moments, offering a powerful reminder to seek help and protect family relationships.
Read more …Glasgow charity wins £3m contract to expand drug and alcohol recovery support
Glasgow Times
2 Jul 2026
A Glasgow charity has been funded to run drug and alcohol recovery hubs across the entire city, expanding face-to-face and outreach support for people seeking change.
Read more …Ricky Bibey inquest exposes addiction struggle after elite rugby career
www.walesonline.co.uk
23 Jun 2026
An inquest into ex-rugby league player Ricky Bibey’s death reveals his struggle with addiction and mental health, and the lasting impact on those around him.
Read more …Relationships & Family
Man given alcohol abstinence order after violent assault on partner
www.walesonline.co.uk
2 Jul 2026
A violent assault case in Wales shows how courts use alcohol abstinence orders in domestic abuse sentences, alongside highlighting key helplines and support routes.
Read more …World Cup nights, alcohol and domestic abuse: Women’s Aid warns of ‘other kick-off’ at home
The Independent
17 Jun 2026
Women’s Aid warns that late World Cup kick-offs and heavy drinking can fuel spikes in domestic abuse, and urges anyone affected to seek support and know the warning signs.
Read more …Snoring, Nightly Drinks and Separate Beds: Can Your Relationship Survive Sleep Trouble?
The Independent
21 May 2026
Struggling with a partner’s snoring and their evening drinks? Explore how sleep, alcohol and separate beds can affect intimacy – and what you can do about it.
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