Quote Originally Posted by Yarmbaggie View Post
So true Baggieal.

The stats for alcohol consumption per capita, last produced in 2016, don’t support the argument that we are that bad when compared to other countries across Europe.

We come out at 11.4 litres of alcohol per adult (15 and over)

That compares with Germany 13.4, Ireland 13.0, France 12.6, Portugal 12.3, Czech Rep 14.4, Belgium 12.1, Luxembourg 13.0 as well as Eastern European countries such as Moldova 15.2, Lithuania 15.0, Latvia 12.9, Russia 11.7, Romania 12.6 etc.

Good post Yarm! There are far more issues in the country with people eating crap or not eating quality food because of cost. Speak to any doctor and no doubt they will say alcoholism is no where near as bad as heart attacks due to being overweight and obese - the other issues to the organs too are numerous. In sensible proportions red wine can actually help - it’s a fact!

Exercise is the best course of action and was going to take up swimming or running and was informed that a complete fitness programme is the best option working on both the lower and upper body but not cheap.