Fitness, Health and Wealth

You might consider doing a Dry January—going the entire month without picking up a pint of beer or that whiskey you got as a gift—as a way to detox after a couple months of holiday boozing . And although that’s certainly a worthy goal, emerging research suggests the benefits of giving up alcohol for a month go a lot further than a simple post-holiday reset . A new study from the University of Sussex in the UK shows taking part in Dry January can bring about a host of health benefits, like improved sleep, more energy, and weight loss.     The study followed 800 people who participated in Dry January last year and checked in with them over the course of the year. Researchers found those who gave up booze for a month reported drinking less, even seven months later. Even more striking, the participants reported a range of other lasting benefits: 70 percent reported improved overall health, 71 percent slept better, 67 percent had more energy, 58 percent lost weight, and 54 per...

You might consider doing a Dry January—going the entire month without picking up a pint of beer or that whiskey you got as a gift—as a way to detox after a couple months of holiday boozing . And although that’s certainly a worthy goal, emerging research suggests the benefits of giving up alcohol for a month go a lot further than a simple post-holiday reset . A new study from the University of Sussex in the UK shows taking part in Dry January can bring about a host of health benefits, like improved sleep, more energy, and weight loss.     The study followed 800 people who participated in Dry January last year and checked in with them over the course of the year. Researchers found those who gave up booze for a month reported drinking less, even seven months later. Even more striking, the participants reported a range of other lasting benefits: 70 percent reported improved overall health, 71 percent slept better, 67 percent had more energy, 58 percent lost weight, and 54 per...

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There’s a lot to be said for keeping things simple, especially when it comes to a workout routine . Rushing out to buy the latest “essential” fitness gadget or sign up for every new class can be exhausting—and not in a good way. For Men’s Journal January cover star Justin Theroux, staying in shape means sticking to tried-and-true methods: lifting, boxing , biking , and walking. Paul Rudd and Justin Theroux Talk About Friendship and Making Netflix's 'Mute' “It’s lifting weights, heavy things, a couple times a week,” he told Men’s Journal behind the scenes at our January cover shoot. When he’s not lifting, he’s likely throwing punches with a boxing routine, which, he adds, is good for keeping his reflexes and motor skills sharp. He’ll fit in both types of workouts during a typical week. Can You Handle Justin Theroux's Hardcore Workout? But fitness, as we all know, doesn’t have to be confined to a gym—nor should it be. In addition to lifting and boxing, he also like...