More Boomers are being hospitalised for alcohol-related issues than any other generation. Younger people may be opting for moderation, but figures from the NHS suggest Boomers are struggling to curb the habit. Age might bring wisdom, but that doesn't always equate to better health.

Many Americans will opt for a Diet Coke or low-fat mayonnaise to be a bit healthier, but would they choose a lighter brew when drinking at a bar? Canvas8 spoke to 20 men and women from across the US to find out what situations would encourage them to order non- and low-alcohol beers.

Underage drinking is a big deal; the average age boys first try alcohol is 11, while for girls it’s 13. But a report has found that consumption of alcohol among German youth – as well as drugs and cigarettes – is at an all-time low. Has 'sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll' become a thing of the past?

With health and fitness trends on the rise, you'd be forgiven for thinking that boozing is set for a terminal decline. Yet that’s not the case; the majority of Americans knock back four drinks a week. So what's the future of alcohol consumption? And are we all going to become teetotal?