b"HEALTH CHECKIn today's busy work environment, it's easy to overlook the impact ofourlifestylechoices,especiallywhenitcomestoalcohol consumption and staying hydrated. While enjoying a drink can be a great way to unwind, it's crucial to remember that moderation and hydration are key to maintaining good health. Excessive alcohol intake can lead to dehydration, which a\x7fects both physical health and productivity. Drinking large amounts of alcohol for many years will take its toll on manyUltimately, the choice is yours, here are some tips to help you balance of the bodys organs and may cause organ damage, it can weaken thealcohol consumption while staying properly hydrated.immune system and even weaken your bones. There are many longterm health risks associated with alcohol misuse, some examples are; Drink Plenty of Water: Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. If you consume alcohol, try to drink a glass of water between each alcoholic beverage to stay hydrated.LimitAlcoholIntake:Followthe recommended guidelines of no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, spread over three or more days.EatHydratingFoods:Incorporate water-rich foods such as fruits and vegetablesintoyourdiettohelp maintain hydration levels.ListentoYourBody:Beawareof signs of dehydration like headaches, dry mouth, and fatigue, and increase your water intake if you notice any of If you are worried about your drinking or have had an alcohol-relatedthese symptoms.accident or injury, you may be o\x7fered a short counselling session from the NHS. This is known as a brief intervention. Keeping a drinking diary may be recommended so you can record howPlanAhead:Ifyouknowyou'llbe many units of alcohol you drink a week. Cutting alcohol out completely willdrinking, hydrate well before, during, haveagreaterhealthbenet.However,moderationisoftenamoreand after your alcohol consumption realistic goal, or at least a rst step on the way to abstinence.to mitigate its dehydrating e\x7fects.Knowing your units will help you stay in control of your drinking.Units are a simple way of expressing the quantity of pure alcohol in a drink. To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level if you drink most weeks:One unit equals 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol, which is around the amount of Men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week alcohol the average adult can process in an hour. on a regular basisThis means that within an hour there should be, in theory, little or no Spread your drinking over 3 or more days if you regularly drink as alcohol left in the blood of an adult, although this will vary from person tomuch as 14 units a weekperson.The number of units in a drink is based on the size of the drink, as well as its 14 units is equivalent to 6 pints of average-strength beer or 10 small alcohol strength. glasses of lower-strength wine.10 .The Networker Summer 2024"