If you don't want to abstain entirely, there are ways that can help you cut down, including opting for smaller glass sizes, diluting alcohol with soda water or a low-calorie soft drink, alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and keeping a few nights each week booze-free.

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Research has repeatedly shown that low social interaction is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, being an alcoholic or never exercising, and it is twice as bad for your health as obesity.

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