'I pretended I wasn't binge drinking but it was killing me - people miss these crucial signs to stop'

ok.co.uk:

When we say "binge drinking", our minds often wander to bottomless brunches, where the booze is flowing freely for a set amount of time, or those pub nights when we find ourselves staggering home after a "heavy session".

However, what's actually considered binge drinking might shock many of us. While there's no harm in enjoying a drink, experts recommend that we consume less than 14 units a week, with a 750ml bottle of wine costing us 10 units.

For women, consuming more than six units in one go is deemed binge drinking. For men, it's eight units – roughly equivalent to about four pints – consumed in a single session, according to Drinkaware.

Many social events revolve around having a drink, and phrases like "gin o’clock" and "it’s 5pm somewhere" are frequently used in advertising.This emphasis on alcohol could lead us to binge drink without even realising it, but the impact this can have on our health is concerning, especially for middle-aged women.