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time.com
4 months ago
Health

The Origins of Dry January

Dry January is a month-long campaign encouraging people to abstain from alcohol, and it has seen significant participation in recent years.
The increase in alcohol consumption globally has led to concerns about its impact on health, with organizations like the World Health Organization classifying it as a Group 1 carcinogen. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
4 months ago
Wine

Is Dry January the Healthy Move? Blue Zones' Dan Buettner Weighs In

Dry January is popular for those looking to improve their health by abstaining from alcohol for 31 days.
Research is limited when it comes to the long-term health benefits of taking a month off from drinking. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France politics

Row in France as government reluctant to back dry January

Professors of addiction studies in France are urging the state to promote a month of abstinence from alcohol like the UK's Dry January.
The French government has not supported the initiative and politicians are reluctant to get onboard due to the country's strong wine industry and cultural ties to alcohol. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 year ago
Wellness

Non-Alcoholic Drinkers Are Sharing When They Changed Their Drinking Habit For Good

Reducing alcohol intake or abstaining from it entirely for just 30 days can provide physical and mental benefits.
Improvements may include better hydration, absorption of vitamins and minerals, improved sleep, reduced blood pressure, improved immune response, better healing, and improved sexual performance. [ more ]
moredry-januari
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Food & drink

Why no- and low-alcohol drinks are the future | Fiona Beckett on drink

More people in the UK are opting for no- and low-alcohol drinks, with 5.2 million fewer UK adults drinking weekly in 2023 compared to 2021.
The popularity of no- and low-alcohol drinks is leading to an increase in the variety of alcohol-free options available, with retailers and bars offering a wide range of products and options for customers. [ more ]
www.denverpost.com
4 months ago
Mental health

How do I cut back on drinking? 10 tips for a successful Dry January

Set a specific goal for your dry month and reassess after a week
Keep track of your alcohol consumption and be mindful of portion sizes [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 months ago
Health

Dry January tips, health benefits and terms to know - whether you're a gray-area drinker or just sober curious

The arrival of the means many people are for Dry January, the increasingly popular challenge of quitting alcohol for the month.
Inverse
4 months ago
Health

What A Week of Holiday Drinking Does To Your Gut Health - And How To Reverse It

'Tis the season to throw back some bubbly.
HuffPost
5 months ago
Parenting

New Data On Teenage Substance Use Is Here, And It's Not What You Expect

Teen substance use, including alcohol consumption, is declining according to the 2023 Monitoring the Future survey.
The number of teens who have never used nicotine, alcohol, or drugs is increasing. [ more ]
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