A woman has revealed that giving up alcohol for eight months has transformed her skin, leaving it blemish-free and glowing without any changes to her skincare routine. TikTok user @ginamberx shared her experience, stating she now feels more confident and no longer wears makeup. Social media users praised her youthful appearance, with many noting she looks significantly younger. However, some non-drinkers commented that their skin is not as clear.
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Researchers from Oxford Population Health have found that alcohol directly accelerates ageing by damaging DNA in telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. Their study of over 245,000 participants linked alcohol intake to shorter telomeres, which are associated with age-related diseases like Alzheimer's. Lead author Dr Anya Topiwala emphasised that even reducing alcohol consumption can have benefits. Dr Richard Piper of Alcohol Change UK welcomed the findings, noting they add to the growing body of evidence on alcohol's harmful effects.
