AREFA CASSOOBHOY: Everyone loves
a vacation,
but how about a vacation
from alcohol?
A lot of people are giving it
a try.
Should you?
There are a lot of benefits
to passing on that glass
of Pinot.
You'll save money, sure,
but you'll also save calories.
Those glasses of wine and beer
add up.
In fact, if you pass on alcohol
for a month or more,
you can reap even more benefits.
Better sleep.
While alcohol might help you
fall asleep, it will not help
you stay asleep.
And waking in the middle
of the night will leave you
groggy the next morning.
Better eating habits.
Studies show we eat worse
on days when we drink.
Think about that the next time
you have a drink.
More energy.
When you're eating and sleeping
better,
you're less likely to drag
through the day
and more likely to find time
to do something you love.
And finally, weight loss.
In one study, people who gave up
alcohol for five weeks
lost an average of three pounds.
Now a glass of wine
or a cocktail isn't all bad.
In moderate amounts
it could help lower your risk
of heart disease.
But there's nothing wrong
with taking a vacation
for a month, especially if it
makes you feel better.
For WebMD, I'm Dr. Arefa
Cassoobhoy.