D ry January is a somewhat recent trend in which some people stop drinking alcohol for the month of January. In general, cutting back on alcohol consumption is a good idea for our health ...

Getty Cheers to Dry January! The annual time of year when consumers ... "Alcohol is a toxin to the liver," Dr. Iannucci continues. "The good news is the liver up to a point has a lot of capacity ...

Along with food, alcohol can play a significant role in the festivities, which is why it's no surprise that some people are drawn to the month-long abstinence challenge called Dry January.

For many of us, drinking has become a "mindless habit" that "interferes with a good night's sleep." Dry January is a reminder that we don't have to drink. We "choose to." And, at least those not ...