A month alcohol-free sees many people with more energy, a boosted mood and extra cash in their pocket - but there are lots of brilliant benefits under the surface too.
From the infamous ‘hair of the dog’ to the ‘beer jacket’, most of us have used a few of these alcohol clichés at some point in our lives. But is there any truth to these common sayings?
As we head well into January (already!), many of you will have embarked on the challenge of Dry January, abstaining from alcohol for an entire month – well done!
A key skill for taking part in Dry January is learning how to say no to alcoholic drinks. And that skill will stand you in brilliant stead for drinking more healthily and happily year-round.
The liver is a robust organ that can usually process small amounts of alcohol, but heavy drinking can cause damage. The damage caused by heavy drinking can range from fatty liver to cirrhosis.
