5 h. ago Dry January can boost your mental wellbeing, even if you don't stick to it for the full month

A fresh study has revealed Dry January can boost your mental wellbeing, even if you don't fully complete the challenge.

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7 h. ago Why Dry January is a BAD idea: Expert warns the popular craze leads to a 'binge or bust' approach to drinking

After one too many drinks on Wednesday night, many will wake up and swear off alcohol for the month.

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63 h. ago 'I'm looking forward to Dry January thanks to these delicious low

With Dry January on the horizon, shopping writer Lucy Addicott has been trying out the whole lineup of this gut-friendly soda brand available at major UK supermarkets

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3 d. ago Why Brits do Dry January as 17.5 million people set to take month

More than 20 per cent of people cited saving money as a key reason for quitting alcohol in January

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4 d. ago Why Brits do Dry January as 17.5 million people set to take 31

More than 20 per cent of people cited saving money as a key reason for quitting alcohol in January

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3 w. ago Taking a break from social media will boost your mental health

A Harvard University study found young adults benefited from a seven-day break from social media

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3 w. ago Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists

Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquencyHaving a dog in the home could help boost teenagers’ mental health, research suggests, with scientists adding this could in part be down to the sharing of microbes.Prof Takefumi Kikusui, of Azabu University in Japan, who led the work, said being with dogs could reduce owners’ stress and stimulate the release of the bonding hormone oxytocin. Continue reading...

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