If you are looking to improve your general health and wellbeing, then keep an eye on alcoholic drinks. Many are relatively high in calories, and their disinhibiting effects can also mean that after a drink or two you might pay less attention to when and what you eat.
Over the longer term, drinking alcohol can also have an impact on health. It can damage the liver, which is the main organ for the breakdown of alcohol in the body, and alcohol intake has been linked with increased risk of specific cancers, heart disease and mental health issues, as outlined on the Irish Cancer Society website.
So if you drink alcohol, aim to drink less. That could do your waistline and your overall health a big favour.