Sober stars

Naomi Holbrook, 50, spent most of her life yo-yo dieting until she ditched her usual tipple and made some big changes

At 50, I thought wine was my way to relax, reward myself, and connect with friends. But when life became harder to balance, I realised alcohol was holding me back – and discovered that going alcohol-f

New research has revealed that more people than ever are giving up alcohol or reducing considerably. Closer speaks to one woman who hasn’t looked back after going sober…

Do you find yourself reaching for a glass of wine or a few bottles of beer after a stressful day? Do you ever wish you could drink less, or stop relying on alcohol so much? Addiction is a complex cond

Feel strong, slim and confident – fast

For anyone devoted to a fitness regime, party season can feel like the least joyful time of year. But swerving nights out and anything stronger than a protein shake risks more than a buzzkill reputation – it can put a downer on your entire emotional wellbeing. Instead of Team Health or Team Hedonism, the best festive gift is unwrapping a middle ground between clean living and a little chaos