Have you tried taking an extended break from drinking? Tune in to this week's episode as Molly Watts details the five benefits she is noticing while participating in #Dryuary. There are scientific reasons that taking a break is good for you and Molly shares both science and her own experience from January's successful month off alcohol. Molly discusses her own journey and why taking a break in the beginning was not something that she even considered and why doing it now has proved so beneficial. Reason #1: You'll sleep better. For more information alcohol and sleep visit: American Sleep Association: Alcohol & Sleep Read Alcohol Explained for more on how alcohol affects your sleep. Reason #2: Your Liver will thank you. Reason #3: You'll Have Reduced Anxiety This is covered extensively in Alcohol Explained and was very noticeable in Molly's experience during Dryuary. Reason #4: You'll Have more Time and Energy Reason #5: It allows you to really evaluate your drinking habits This episode references the Live HAPPIER Longer podcast episode #6 on the science of sleep and Alzheimer's prevention. Live HAPPIER Longer Episode #6 For more information on Dryuary or to sign up for 2022, visit www.dryuary.org More information on moderation can be found at www.moderationmanagement.org ★ Support this podcast ★

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