A lot of people associate socialising with drinking, but embracing sobriety or wanting to reduce your alcohol intake doesn’t mean you have to miss out on fun

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

Drinking less is no longer unusual – it’s the norm for many of us, especially at this time of year. Although, I must confess, I never do Dry January as my birthday is on 16 January and champagne will

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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

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