5 Reasons to Hit the Reset Button With Dry January

The holidays are all about decadent indulgence. Let's be honest: By the time the ball dropped on Times Square, you'd probably consumed enough alcohol to fill up an Olympic size swimming pool. All that partying was fun, but as the confetti is swept away and you found yourself waking up from your umpteenth hangover, it might be time to rethink your choices: Could it be time to try Dry January?

In case you haven't heard of it before, Dry January is the annual movement originated in 2012 by the charity Alcohol Change UK through which millions of people sign up to give up alcohol for the month of January, making healthier and happier decisions all year round. It's a shock to the system after all the excess of the holidays, but it's an effective way to reset your lifestyle. A 31-day break from booze has physical and mental benefits that can help set a positive tone for the rest of year. Keep reading for five reasons why you should consider cutting out alcohol this month.

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