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Dry January
Neeral Shah (University of Virginia)
For the last decade or so, more and more Americans have taken part in a new New Year’s tradition: dry January. You probably know somebody doing it right now–maybe it’s you! Neeral Shah walks us through the benefits of taking a month off of alcohol.
How Much Fake Gin Is Too Much Fake Gin?
Allison Quantz
For Dry January–or for drinking less in general–there’s a whole new generation of non-alcoholic drinks out there. Some are better than others. Senior producer Allison Quantz shares a bit from an alcohol-free tasting with her neighbor, Jenni.
Meditating For Community
Daniel Berry (Radford University)
If you’ve got a meditation goal for 2025, you might get unexpected benefits. Daniel Berry says mindfulness training isn’t just personal, it also helps the people around us.
Exercise For Better Sleep
Trent Hargens (James Madison University)
It’s no surprise that exercise helps us sleep. But how much do we need to be doing to make a difference? And does the kind of movement matter? Trent Hargens shares his tips.
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