Dry January, the popular challenge of giving up alcohol for the first month of the year, has become a health trend embraced by millions, but does it really work, or is it just another fleeting fad ...

One of the most popular resolutions is participating in Dry January, a month-long challenge ... when abstaining from alcohol. One key to success is planning ahead for social gatherings.

For those looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle, the start of the New Year sometimes means the start of "Dry January." The trend coincides with the U.S. surgeon general's new advisory warning ...

Staying dry for January may help jump-start people to give up alcohol for longer -- If you’re feeling hungover from New Year’s Eve champagne or had one too many boozy eggnogs over the holidays ...

Studio Firma/Stocksy United Some people partake in Dry January to improve their relationship with alcohol. Some health experts suggest Damp January may be a better approach for long-term success.

One way to interrupt the status quo is with the Dry January challenge, a 31-day stretch where people choose not to consume alcohol — that includes skipping out on leftover slices of boozy rum cake.