For many, the new year means new goals, which may look like getting back to the gym, cooking more meals at home or cutting back on sugar. But for many, it's a time to reduce their alcohol intake.

Following the rise in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, which studies show persisted through 2022, Americans are beginning to cut back on their drinking in 2025 — and that could save ...

After a long holiday season indulging in sweet treats and perhaps a few too many spirits, January can be a great time to reset and return to healthy habits. Dry January, a health campaign that ...

Chad Kelly, 57, of Atlanta recently had an amazing Sunday fly fishing on the Toccoa River. He caught a few trout, enjoyed a friend’s company, and witnessed a majestic fog rising off the chilly water ...

Excessive drinking can damage your health and organs including the liver, heart and gut. That’s already well-known to many. But what about the brain? As millions of people embark on Dry January, where ...

Many people make New Year’s resolutions in January. Committing to exercising more. Deciding to lose a few pounds or read more books. Another popular resolution even has a catchy nickname: Dry January.

The annual trend of going sober for the first month of the year is back. The concept of Dry January may seem widespread today, but just a decade ago, it was “sort of a niche,” said Manhattan bar owner ...

This article is part of Dry January, Straight Up, your no-BS guide to cutting out alcohol for 31 days—or longer. SELF will be publishing new articles for this series throughout January. Read more here ...