Researchers say there’s evidence that cutting out alcohol, even for just a month, can have benefits that last well into the year.
on one study in BMJ Open which found that people who stopped drinking for a month saw significantly improved metabolism.
Those people also shed about four and a half pounds, had lower blood pressure and a substantial reduction in levels of insulin resistance. Researchers also found that, months later, people who didn’t drink in January were drinking less alcohol in general, as compared to people who didn’t participate. Medical professionals also say taking a break from alcohol can help you sleep better and elevate your mood and energy levels, which can reinforce the habit.
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