The danger in ‘dry’ months

SURVIVED Dry January and plan to continue this month to lose weight? Well, take note: irregular drinkers have the same risk of obesity as people who drink alcohol four times a week, according to research. Studies of more than 100,000 adults by the University of Loughborough showed that participants who drank twice a month were twice as likely to become obese as those who took alcohol four times each week. Researchers concluded that it’s not increased frequency of alcohol consumption, but excessive volumes consumed in each drinking session that causes weight gain. Researchers say: ‘Frequent but moderate drinking may be part of a healthy lifestyle.’