Many people decide to give up alcohol during January. But is this actually helpful in the long-term and are there better, easier ways to change our drinking habits, asks Ian Hamilton

Dry January involves going alcohol-free for the first month of the year. Experts explain how giving up alcohol can improve your health.

It’s no wonder then that giving up alcohol – even temporarily – can benefit sleep quality. And alongside better sleep, 52% of the Dry January participants surveyed reported having more energy, while 50% said they had better overall health. In addition, 63% of participants reported Dry January helped with saving money.