Expert warns of major mistake people make at end of Dry January
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Expert warns of major mistake people make at end of Dry January

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Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "If you just do it for a month and then go back to the way you used to drink, I don't think you're going to see any of the long-term benefits,” said Connor. Added McMath: “Dry January isn't meant to be a time where you just empty out your body of alcohol so that it can prepare itself for taking on more at a later date. It's meant to be not just a reset, but a pivot.” You can This year, an estimated 15.5 million people reportedly sought to partake in Dry January. “For many people who consume alcohol – not just heavy drinkers – reducing or stopping alcohol intake often results in enhanced concentration and better mental health, all of which indicate improved brain health.”

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Successful Dry January? Ten ways your body will have changed after 30 days of not drinking
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Successful Dry January? Ten ways your body will have changed after 30 days of not drinking

The Independent  

The further we get into the 2020s, the cooler sobriety seems to get. “We know from research that the majority of those who take part are classified as ‘increasing risk drinkers’ which means they’re regularly drinking more than government guidelines,” says Professor Tony Rao, a consultant psychiatrist and alcohol use expert. In 2019, a landmark study from the University of …

Expert warns of major mistake people make at end of Dry January
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Expert warns of major mistake people make at end of Dry January

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "If you just do it for a month and then go back to the …

Cutting back on alcohol? Here’s how to maintain a soberish lifestyle and enjoy alcohol-free socialising
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cutting back on alcohol? Here’s how to maintain a soberish lifestyle and enjoy alcohol-free socialising

Hindustan Times  

In the ultimate kickoff to Dry January, outgoing US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced a link between alcohol consumption and seven types of cancer at the beginning of the year. Current US dietary guidelines suggest women limit themselves to one drink a day and men to two, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that drinking more …

Researchers and participants agree: dry January reduces alcohol consumption
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Researchers and participants agree: dry January reduces alcohol consumption

NL Times  

Dry January is growing in popularity in the Netherlands, with some extending the challenge to Dry July and Sober September. Martijn Planken, campaign leader for IkPas, the Dutch version of Dry January, reported that participants in the challenge average 18 drinks per week before starting. "If I drink at an event, I extend Dry January into February or even March," …

What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Drink Alcohol For A Month
2 months ago

What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Drink Alcohol For A Month

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING We’ve all heard about Sober October or Dry January, a finite period of time when people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol as a way to give their body a “break” or “reset.” Abstaining from alcohol doesn’t need to be a trend reserved only for a specific month. When you take a break from alcohol, “sleep patterns will often …

Dry January: A 31-day challenge to boost your health and well-being
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dry January: A 31-day challenge to boost your health and well-being

Hindustan Times  

As we kick off the new year, many people are looking for ways to press the reset button on their health, well-being, and overall lifestyle. The 31-day challenge to refrain from alcohol can offer substantial benefits Whether you're looking to kick-start healthier habits, take a break from your favourite drinks, or just see how your body responds without alcohol for …

How drinking alcohol can affect your health
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

Associated Press  

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came from imperfect studies comparing groups of people by how much they drink. “If you’re studying people who survived into middle age, didn’t quit drinking because of a problem and didn’t become a heavy …

The little-known side effects and benefits of Dry January on your brain
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The little-known side effects and benefits of Dry January on your brain

The Independent  

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Dry January tips: How to take a break from alcohol
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dry January tips: How to take a break from alcohol

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. “I really want to stop drinking because I know when I drink heavily I don’t get up the next morning and I don’t work out is a very specific goal,” Wakeman said. “That’s where I think ‘dry January’ has kind of caught on,” Wakeman said. “For some people it can be just …

Dry January tips: How to take a break from alcohol
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dry January tips: How to take a break from alcohol

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. “I really want to stop drinking because I know when I drink heavily I don’t get up the next morning and I don’t work out is a very specific goal,” Wakeman said. “That’s where I think ‘dry January’ has kind of caught on,” Wakeman said. “For some people it can be just …

Giving up alcohol for Dry January? Our newsletter can help you reach your goal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Giving up alcohol for Dry January? Our newsletter can help you reach your goal

NPR  

Giving up alcohol for Dry January? It's a free, limited-run newsletter series that offers expert strategies and best practices on how to give up alcohol for a whole month. How to sign up To sign up for this one-month newsletter series, NPR Dry January strategies, straight to your inbox Each email we'll send is designed to tackle a different challenge …

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink
3 months, 1 week ago

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

CNN  

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. The fourth group, which had people who thought they were getting alcohol-free drinks, lacked those social interactions.“They got the alcohol none of that great social stuff happened,” he said. “Twenty-minute mark: Everyone’s sitting around going, ‘When’s this dumb …

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink
3 months, 1 week ago

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

CNN  

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. The fourth group, which had people who thought they were getting alcohol-free drinks, lacked those social interactions.“They got the alcohol none of that great social stuff happened,” he said. “Twenty-minute mark: Everyone’s sitting around going, ‘When’s this dumb …

Successful Dry January? 10 ways your body will have changed
1 year, 1 month ago

Successful Dry January? 10 ways your body will have changed

The Independent  

The further we get into the 2020s, the cooler sobriety seems to get. “We know from research that the majority of those who take part are classified as ‘increasing risk drinkers’ which means they’re regularly drinking more than government guidelines,” says Professor Tony Rao, a consultant psychiatrist and alcohol use expert. People who give up alcohol for a month have …

It’s the time for Dry January: Why giving up alcohol for a month is a good idea
1 year, 2 months ago

It’s the time for Dry January: Why giving up alcohol for a month is a good idea

Firstpost  

The festivities and parties have come to an end. Dry January enables people to sleep better and have more energy, improve mental health and concentration, give brighter skin, help save money and provides an amazing sense of achievement. It showed that when regular drinkers avoided alcohol for 30 days, they “slept better, had more energy, lost weight, and lowered their …

Dry January: What happens to your body without alcohol?
1 year, 2 months ago

Dry January: What happens to your body without alcohol?

Hindustan Times  

I get up at 5:30 am, answering my son's lively questions after a round of exercise, before he goes to school and I head to work. My son is an early riser, but the fact that I spring out of bed even before him might be related to the fact that I can sleep much better without alcohol. No alcohol, …

What happens to your body when you give up alcohol for a month
1 year, 2 months ago

What happens to your body when you give up alcohol for a month

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While there are obvious benefits associated with avoiding alcohol, such as a reduced risk …

Alcohol: Better without it in dry January
1 year, 2 months ago

Alcohol: Better without it in dry January

Hindustan Times  

Three weeks without a drop of alcohol. My son is an early riser, but the fact that I spring out of bed even before him might be related to the fact that I can sleep much better without alcohol. No alcohol, no complaints After just one week, the sleep pattern normalizes, said Seitz, who emphasized that we are not talking …

‘I decided to stay sober forever’: How Dry January is changing binge Britain
1 year, 2 months ago

‘I decided to stay sober forever’: How Dry January is changing binge Britain

The Independent  

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Dry January too daunting? A damp one is also worthwhile
1 year, 2 months ago

Dry January too daunting? A damp one is also worthwhile

Live Mint  

It’s the end of December and my inbox is flooded with pitches for mocktails, apps and lifestyle gurus ready to help you sober up after the holiday excess. So-called ‘Dry January,’ initially just a public health campaign, is now as fully commercial as Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Even a moderate month can offer one of the biggest benefits of …

After celebrating the holidays, maybe it's time to try 'dry January'
2 years, 2 months ago

After celebrating the holidays, maybe it's time to try 'dry January'

NPR  

After celebrating the holidays, maybe it's time to try 'dry January' The month of alcohol abstinence known as "dry January" can have beneficial effects on participants months after completing the challenge. INSKEEP: In studying people who practice dry January, de Visser said some people reported results six months later. Chris Swonger calls this try January - that's with a T. …

What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Drink Alcohol For A Month
2 years, 5 months ago

What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Drink Alcohol For A Month

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING We’ve all heard about Sober October or Dry January, a finite period of time when people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol as a way to give their body a “break” or “reset.” Abstaining from alcohol doesn’t need to be a trend reserved only for a specific month. We spoke to a few health experts to better understand what …

Sober October: Biggest benefits of having zero alcohol for a month
2 years, 5 months ago

Sober October: Biggest benefits of having zero alcohol for a month

The Independent  

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Even Moderate Consumption of Alcohol Causes Brain Damage: Study
3 years ago

Even Moderate Consumption of Alcohol Causes Brain Damage: Study

News 18  

We’ve all received weird WhatsApp messages describing the amount of alcohol that is good for heart health, kidneys, etc. The study was published in the journal “Nature Communications.” The study, which used a dataset of over 36,000 adults, found that going from one to two drinks per day was related to brain changes equivalent to aging by two years. According …

Australian alcohol guidelines: Experts reveal drinking in moderation could harm your health
3 years, 4 months ago

Australian alcohol guidelines: Experts reveal drinking in moderation could harm your health

Daily Mail  

Drinking what most might consider to be a moderate amount of alcohol could be harming your health and mental wellbeing, experts have found. The good news is that as little as four weeks of sobriety can dramatically improve health and mental wellbeing - provided the temporary abstinence leads to a more moderate and mindful approach to drinking in the long …

Why you should give 'Dry January' a go
4 years, 2 months ago

Why you should give 'Dry January' a go

NL Times  

Not drinking alcohol for a month should be achievable for most of us, and perhaps this can function as extra motivation for your resolution: participating in ‘Dry January’ ensures that you also drink less alcohol for the rest of the year. In addition, you learn to say no better, which makes you feel more confident and mentally stable.” Six months …

Why Dry January will transform your body in 31 days
4 years, 2 months ago

Why Dry January will transform your body in 31 days

Daily Mail  

Nutritionists have revealed the ways quitting alcohol for 31 days can improve your health - and the major change that begins just one hour into abstinence. Dietitians and fitness coaches promise even short periods without alcohol will improve memory, mental clarity and sleep, as well as promoting weight loss and reducing pressure on the liver which starts to cleanse itself …

Dry January's health benefits and how to take an alcohol break : Life Kit : NPR
5 years, 2 months ago

Dry January's health benefits and how to take an alcohol break : Life Kit : NPR

NPR  

6 strategies to help you take a break from drinking alcohol Enlarge this image toggle caption Becky Harlan/NPR Becky Harlan/NPR Subscribe to Life Kit's weekly newsletter and get expert advice on lifestyle topics like money, relationships, health and more. "There is early evidence that even taking a one month break from fairly low levels of consumption reduces some burden on …

Hold my beer: Alcohol that could offer all the fun of drinking without the dangers?
5 years, 11 months ago

Hold my beer: Alcohol that could offer all the fun of drinking without the dangers?

Firstpost  

You may really enjoy alcohol, but you cannot deny that it has its own ill effects! A report published in The Guardian reveals that a scientist named David Nutt has developed a synthetic alcohol substitute he calls Alcarelle, which he claims has the potential to allow drinkers to enjoy all the benefits of alcohol and none of the drawbacks. Excessive …

The "Dry January" effect: How taking a month off from alcohol could benefit you in the long term
6 years, 2 months ago

The "Dry January" effect: How taking a month off from alcohol could benefit you in the long term

Salon  

The first weekend of the year is behind us, which means you can officially place your friends into two categories: those who are still drinking alcohol and those who are participating in “Dry January,” as in abstaining from booze for the month. “The simple act of taking a month off alcohol helps people drink less in the long term: By …

Dry January benefits could last until August, study claims
6 years, 2 months ago

Dry January benefits could last until August, study claims

The Independent  

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Dry July: What you might learn from a month without booze
6 years, 8 months ago

Dry July: What you might learn from a month without booze

ABC  

It's July 1, which means we're a third of the way through winter, halfway through the year and one day into Dry July. "The other reason alcohol can impair quality of sleep is if you've drunk quite a lot, you might be getting up all night going to the bathroom," Professor Allsop says. "If you're regularly drinking at levels that …

Dry January sees more than three million British people giving up alcohol
7 years, 2 months ago

Dry January sees more than three million British people giving up alcohol

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to Dr Richard Piper, CEO of Alcohol Concern, 49 per cent of people …

Dry January: Cutting alcohol for a month could be doing 'more harm than good'
9 years, 1 month ago

Dry January: Cutting alcohol for a month could be doing 'more harm than good'

The Independent  

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Why Dry January may do you more harm than good
9 years, 2 months ago

Why Dry January may do you more harm than good

Daily Mail  

Expert, Ian Hamilton, said Dry January 'could have unintended consequences which would do more harm than good' Giving up alcohol for Dry January could do more harm than good, an expert claims. ignoring the need for regular breaks from alcohol.’ Mr Hamilton, who previously worked with alcoholics as a mental health nurse, said the effectiveness of programmes like Dry January …

Dry January: Experts reveal the people most likely to be able to give up alcohol
9 years, 2 months ago

Dry January: Experts reveal the people most likely to be able to give up alcohol

The Independent  

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Is it worth giving up alcohol for Alcohol Concern's Dry January?
9 years, 2 months ago

Is it worth giving up alcohol for Alcohol Concern's Dry January?

Daily Mail  

Alcohol Concern's Dry January campaign urges people to give up alcohol for 30 days Could you manage a month without alcohol? The campaign, Dry January, aims to attract funding through donations, raise awareness of alcohol-related problems and educate people about the health benefits of abstaining from alcohol. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that Dry January achieves lasting change in consumption …

Dry January: Is it worth giving up alcohol for a month?
9 years, 2 months ago

Dry January: Is it worth giving up alcohol for a month?

The Independent  

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Abstaining from alcohol for 'dry January' reduces liver damage and blood pressure, study finds
9 years, 4 months ago

Abstaining from alcohol for 'dry January' reduces liver damage and blood pressure, study finds

The Independent  

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Is alcohol actually bad for you?
9 years, 6 months ago

Is alcohol actually bad for you?

BBC  

Is alcohol actually bad for you? Another large study published in 2000, also in male doctors, found a ‘U’ shaped relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and – in this case – death, rather than coronary artery disease. The people who drank one to two glasses of alcohol, three to four times a week, had a lower risk of heart attack, …

Moderate drinking risky for brain cells
12 years, 4 months ago

Moderate drinking risky for brain cells

India TV News  

Washington, Oct 25: A couple of glasses of wine daily may be a good way to promote cardiovascular and brain health, but it also comes with a hidden risk - lowering brain cell production by 40 percent, new research says. Megan Anderson, a graduate student working with Tracey J. Shors, professor of behavioural and systems neuroscience at the Rutgers University, …

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