US EditionHalifax mocktail shop offers options for a sober New Year’s and Dry January
Research of over 150,000 mostly U.K. participants shows Dry January improves sleep, mood, weight, and reduces alcohol consumption long-term, study authors say.
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The health benefits of Dry January
Holiday hangover season is upon us, and murmurs of Dry January are back. The popular month of alcohol abstinence has become tradition for people hoping to hit “reset” with the clean slate of the new year. Founded by the charity Alcohol Change UK, the month-long challenge started in 2013 with 4,000 registrants. By 2025, that number had swelled to 200,000. And those are just the official registrants. Many people worldwide participate unofficially…
Even if, according to the IMAS survey, only one in three in the country has good intentions for the new year this year: a healthier lifestyle is the top priority of the wish list at 42 percent. Those who don't dare to do this on their own can gain inspiration from campaigns such as the "Dry January".
A month without alcohol: That sounds like giving up and having little fun for you at the first moment? For health, such a dry January is a gain. An overview of effects - from sleep to skin.
Dry January isn't just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking
Participating in Dry January leads to reduced drinking in the long-run and other health benefits, a Brown University research review shows. Participants also report improved sleep, weight loss, better concentration and improved moods.
Halifax mocktail shop offers options for a sober New Year’s and Dry January
The owner of an alcohol-free bottle shop in Halifax says the growth in the non-alcoholic market has been “wild” from both a consumer’s and a producer’s perspective, driven by events like Dry January, which shine a light on sober lifestyle options.
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