Americans are drinking less. That's killing Dry January.

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Two people cheering martini glasses that are drastically different sizes

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Everything a heart health dietitian eats in a week, including plant-based protein sources and 'joy foods'

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Lena Beal
Lena Beal, a cardiovascular dietitian, has 'joy meals' like French toast once a week.

Lena Beal

My favorite dietitian-approved spritz is just 4 ingredients — and it can be made with or without alcohol

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Holiday Spritz in front of Christmas tree
Place cinnamon sticks inside the spritz for a festive touch.

Rachel Hosie

I started drinking at 14, and it became a dangerous habit for more than 55 years. I'm finally sober at 70.

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Barbara Face
From left: Barbara Face pictured as a teenager when she first started drinking, at the height of her alcoholism, and sober, as she is today.

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I didn't realize my drinking was unhealthy until I tracked it — using the old government guidelines

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A woman drinking; notebooks
I used the CDC and NIAAA guidelines on alcohol consumption to set a goal. Tracking my drinking with clear guardrails helped me cut back by 50%.

Julia Pugachevsky

I started following the 'one and non' drinking rule. Adding mocktails cut my drinking in half and helped me lose fat.

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Women drinking
As a social drinker, alternating boozy beverages with N/As helped me have fun while cutting back on alcohol.

Julia Pugachevsky

Gen Z is 'Zebra Striping' their way out of hangovers

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Two women clink glasses containing non-alcoholic mocktails.
Gen Z is redefining drinking culture to skip hangovers entirely, prioritizing non-alcoholic options and THC drinks over a traditional boozy night out.

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This New Year's Eve, the Champagne market is looking for hope

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Glasses of Champagne are pictured.
The Champagne market appears to be stabilizing — even amid tariffs and shifts in consumer preferences.

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Pubs, pints, and padel: A night in the City of London's pubs shows how post-work drinking culture is changing

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An outside shot of a pub in London's Leadenhall Market.
Leadenhall Market remains a hub for after-work socializing.

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Jim Beam temporarily closes a Kentucky bourbon distillery amid a tough time for the American distilled spirits industry

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Jim Beam products on display during Catch of the Day: A Seafood Feast presented by Modelo hosted by Andrew Zimmern during Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ on October 19, 2025 in New York City.
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