Adopting a healthy approach
to alcohol consumption can
help to:
• Avoid high blood pressure and lower • your risk of a stroke • look after your liver • improve your mood and memory • reduce your risk of certain cancers • reduce your calorie intake • avoid accidents or falls after drinking • improve bladder control
You may be surprised at how drinking safely can help you to achieve more in life. You may have a particular goal in mind – perhaps to improve your health and fitness, to concentrate, manage your weight or even save money.
A lot of people drink alcohol to lift their mood, but the effects soon wear off and can leave you feeling worse.