The idea of going sober for a limited time can be appealing — research shows even a temporary dry spell offers some health benefits. People who take on the Dry January challenge vow to go alcohol-free ...

Did you know that alcohol and depression often go hand in hand? The relationship appears to go both ways. Research shows the more a person drinks, the more likely they are to develop major depression.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Health specialists in the Upstate said they’re working to raise awareness after an uptick in patients excessively drinking alcohol. Lisa Goodnough, who is the CEO of The ...

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In North Carolina, alcohol-related deaths are on the rise. Here's what the data from Forsyth County says about who is impacted most.

The new year is an opportunity to hit the reset button on your health, especially if you overindulged over the holidays. For many people, that means diving into Dry January by vowing to give up ...

A range of apps can provide support for your resolutions — and there's even research backing them up. If your New Year's resolution is to drink less alcohol, sign up for Life Kit's Dry January ...