Longer days and warmer nights mean that alfresco drinking can become a regular occurrence, but unfortunately the result of excessive outdoor drinking can be all too British. Sunburnt backs, parched mouths and sore heads are usually the result of a beer-fuelled afternoon of cricket.

A killer hangover the morning after is enough to make anyone vow they will never drink again. The most you can do is hope it’s the weekend and you’ve got time to indulge in the best hangover cure – sleep. But if you find yourself facing the working day hung over and with very little sleep, following our tips for a speedy recovery may help.

Certain professions can’t seem to shake off the stereotype labelling them as regular drinkers. Whether it’s builders relaxing with a couple of pints after a hard day’s graft or advertising agents wining and dining their clients, the assumption remains. But how accurate are these stereotypes?

If you make the decision to breastfeed your baby, what steps should you take to ensure your baby receives the best nourishment? While many mothers are aware that avoiding alcohol whilst pregnant is advisable, it seems that the guidelines for post pregnancy are somewhat unclear.

As the Government proposes to call ‘time’ on cut price drinks promotions we provide some need to know facts about the mandatory code.

At what point does having a regular drink or two become something you should worry about? If you’re not out partying till the early hours every night, you haven’t got anything to worry about, right? Maybe not.