Health benefits of a Dry January … If you are starting the year by giving up booze for a month, cheers to you! According to research, giving up alcohol for just one month can give you big-time health benefits. Researchers found that people who were able to get through an entire month without drinking tended to drink less often, get drunk less often, and have fewer drinks in one sitting six months later. Also, taking just one measly month off of alcohol provides better liver function, lower blood pressure, and even a reduced risk of liver disease and diabetes. Are you ready to take on the challenge? It’s just four weeks … (Time)
Was your resolution to eat better and/or exercise more? You are definitely not alone. According to a YouGov survey, those are the two most popular New Year’s resolutions, especially with women. 41 percent of women make diet and exercise resolutions compared to 33 percent of men. (Moneyish)
What’s age got to do with it? A big study of online dating trends in 2017 found that people are more likely than ever to date outside their age. According to the survey, people were 9 percent more likely to message someone 10 years older or younger than them than they were in 2016. (Zoosk)
Did you make a resolution to get a new job? Well, you’re in luck, because according to hiring experts, January is the best time of year to get a new job. Companies have their new budgets in place and are looking for the best talent to start their first quarter off strong. So if you want to start the new year with a new career, polish up that resume. (Moneyish)
Hallmark withdrawals? Are you already missing those Hallmark holiday movies? Never fear! Everyone’s favorite sappy movie channel is coming out with four new romantic movies for January: Love on the Slopes, Frozen in Love, One Winter Weekend and Winter’s Dream. (Redbook)