Haven't we agreed that a glass of red wine a day can help people live longer? So what's all the fuss about?
| Headlines for a healthier you | | | Sober Curious 101 |  | Sober curiosity is a health trend that encourages people to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol and perhaps cut back on drinking. But what's the fuss about? Haven't scientists agreed that a glass of red wine a day can help people live longer?
In reality, two-thirds of U.S. adults drink more than that on a regular basis. Around 90% of people who drink excessively don't meet the criteria for having a severe alcohol use disorder, but they can still struggle with drinking problems that affect their health and relationships | | Know More | | Sober curiosity means "challenging societal norms surrounding alcohol consumption and being mindful about when, how, and why one drinks," according to Kerry Benson, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian. | | Feel Better | | Reflect on what alcohol means to you. Does it help you relax after a long day of work or does it give you liquid courage in a social situation? How much are you really drinking routinely? Answer these questions for yourself so you can decide how to be more mindful of your alcohol consumption. | | |  | HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY | | “If you have a hard time imagining giving up alcohol or even reducing the amount you drink, think about why that is, and consider working with an addiction specialist to reexamine the role that drinking plays in your life.”
Jen Bruning, MS, RDN, LDN,
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