Alcohol is a fixed part of everyday life for some people, even when the calendar turns to January. At the same time, both international and national health authorities show that consumption often ...

After a season of binging and drinking, your body may feel like it needs a break from the party. Dry January, a modern trend that challenges people to abstain from drinking for the first month of the ...

CHICAGO — This time of year, with Dry January in full swing, it’s hard to ignore the sobering (pun intended) stories and stats on alcohol consumption. According to a 2025 Gallup poll, a record-low 54% ...

Good news for anyone thinking of doing “Dry January” – one month without alcohol is linked to better sleep, mood and health. New research shows even a short break from alcohol can boost health and ...

January is a month when many of us try to establish healthier habits to improve our well-being, and one of these may be through cutting out alcohol. Dry January encourages abstaining from alcohol ...

The start of January often feels like an opportunity for a clean slate, and for many people that means cutting out alcohol for the month, a challenge widely known as Dry January. What started as a ...

For young people across the United States, “Dry January” is no longer a novelty. For some, it has become a year-round way of life. Members of Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — are drinking ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Participating in “Dry January” can benefit health, especially sleep and overall wellness. PCPs should ask ...