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Dry January: Why is casual drinking the bad habit we're willing to cut out?
Lots of people jump on the Dry January bandwagon each year, but why did alcohol become the go-to "vice" to give up over other bad habits?
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The 30-day challenge is here. But is that long enough to form healthy habits? Experts weigh in.
"Everybody wants there to be one best way, one magical answer, to do something for 30 days and that's gonna yield the desired result. But it just doesn't work that way."
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Booze-free drinks are suddenly everywhere. But who's drinking them?
From botanical brews with adaptogenic herbs to non-alcoholic beer, who is drinking booze-free beverages and how do they fit into sober (or sober-curious) culture?
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Why we hold onto things we don’t need — and how to let them go, according to experts
Letting go of stuff, even if you no longer need or use it, can be hard. Here's how to make it easier, according to experts.
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Are you a people pleaser? Why experts say it can be 'harmful' to mental health
"What happens when we're giving our all to other people? We are not taking care of ourselves always and not getting our needs met."
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Moms on 'mommy drinking culture' and the 'trap' of daily drinking: 'If everyone is doing it, then it can’t be bad'
"Mommy drinking culture" may seem harmless and humorous, but experts caution that normalizing daily drinking can be a "slippery slope."
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Why teaching kids to set healthy boundaries is a 'real gift'
"By teaching your kids to say no and let go of things that no longer serve them, you're actually encouraging growth," says one psychologist.
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How the pandemic encouraged lifestyle changes — from getting sober to curtailing online shopping — that endure: 'I don't even miss it'
People reflect on the things that they changed and gave up due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why stepping off the scale — for good — can benefit your mental and physical health
"We put so much, pun-intended, weight on the scale that we lose sight of so many other things," registered dietician Marissa Meshulam tells Yahoo Life.
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Dry January: Experts explain what a month without alcohol can do for your body, mind
Here's what happens when you stop drinking alcohol for 30 days, according to experts.
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How to set healthy boundaries — and what to do if people keep crossing them
Experts weigh in on how to set healthy boundaries and what you should do if someone keeps testing them.
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I made peace with gaining 30 pounds during the pandemic. Here's why I'd rather be strong than thin
After gaining 30 pounds during the pandemic, I lost weight and improved my mental health by working out. Here's what an expert says about how exercise affects weight loss and why we sometimes work out but do not lose weight.
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Not drinking at Disney? We rounded up the best non-alcoholic drinks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland
Whether you call them non-alcoholic beverages, mocktails or zero-proof cocktails, the options for sober people at Disney World and Disneyland are growing.
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Are mocktails good for you? What you need to know about booze-free beverages
Mocktails can be a healthy alternative to alcohol. Here are the ingredients to look for — and avoid — according to experts.
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What is 'hangxiety?' Why a night of drinking alcohol can lead to anxiety symptoms the following day
Can drinking alcohol cause anxiety? Experts say "hangxiety" is real. Here's what it is and how to cure it.
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Thinking about taking a break from alcohol? What you need to know about being 'sober-curious'
Advocates say sober-curious is about being more mindful about when — and whether — you choose to drink, rather than drinking on "autopilot."
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How the Black community can prioritize mental health in the wake of George Floyd's killing, protests and ongoing racist violence
A mental health expert and a wellness influencer detail ways the Black community can take care of mental and emotional well-being.