Dry January is a month when many people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol and start the new year on a sober, clearer, more refreshed and healthy note. If you’re asking why you should face the world without a sip of wine, beer or spirits for a month — especially during the coldest, darkest, dreariest time of the year — there are some compelling health reasons to do it. The no-booze challenge can serve as a self-diagnosis of how important alcohol really is to you and it lets you “sample sobriety” without being overwhelmed by the concept of skipping alcohol forever, experts say. Tap the link to find out why even a brief break from alcohol can make a difference for your health and to discover tips to make Dry January a success. |