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Setting goals for the new year: finding your balance with alcohol
The start of a new year feels like a clean slate—a chance to reflect, reset, and map out what you want the next 12 months to look like. For many people, this can be a great time to re-evaluate aspects of your lifestyle, including your relationship with alcohol. Whether you’re keen to cut back, take
Taking a break from booze can spark a cultural shift
So, you’re thinking of changing things up? Maybe giving Dry July a go? That’s great! Whether you’re committed to a set time off or you’re just testing the waters, choosing to take a break from alcohol is a powerful step toward better health and a clearer mind. But it’s not just about you. Your decision

Sobering Science: Can probiotics help with alcohol problems and liver damage?
Most of us can leave work behind after business hours, but many of us work shift work, or we know someone who does. In Australia, about 1.4 million people We’ve been hearing more and more about ‘gut health’ in the media over the past several years. Discussion about the relationship between gut microbiome (the wide

Sobering Science: Can shift work affect how people drink?
Most of us can leave work behind after business hours, but many of us work shift work, or we know someone who does. In Australia, about 1.4 million people work outside normal business hours, which is around 16% of the total workforce. Some of these people hold down multiple jobs. Their particular challenges have been

Shaping Healthy Habits: Men’s Health and a Balanced Relationship with Alcohol
Let’s face it – life gets busy, stress piles up, and sometimes, having a drink can feel like a quick way to unwind. For many men, alcohol is tied to catching up with mates, celebrating milestones, or winding down after a long day. But when that habit starts affecting your health or headspace, it might

Sobering Science: Can being kind to yourself help with drinking concerns?
When life gets tough, friends often tell us “Be kind to yourself.” This advice sounds supportive and caring, but does it help in the real world? Can being ‘kind’ to yourself actually make a difference to how people drink alcohol, or is it just a comforting message? To find out how self-compassion and self-forgiveness influence
Being a Positive Role Model with Alcohol
Let’s be real; parenting can be hard. After a chaotic day (or week!), cracking open a drink might feel like a great way to unwind. But here’s something worth thinking about: the way you drink could shape how your kids view alcohol later in life. A game-changing study from La Trobe University found that kids