As the new year begins, many are participating in Dry January, a month-long challenge to abstain from alcohol. This initiative offers numerous health benefits, including improved sleep, increased energy, better skin, and weight loss. Additionally, it can lead to better mental health and a reduced risk of heart and liver diseases.
"Taking a month off from alcohol allows individuals to reassess their relationship with drinking. It's a valuable opportunity to experience the positive effects of being alcohol-free and consider whether it could become a long-term change." Once Dry January concludes, it's crucial to maintain healthy drinking habits. The Count 14 campaign encourages individuals to follow low risk drinking guidelines, recommending no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, spread over at least three days. This helps reduce the risk of alcohol-related harm and promotes a balanced lifestyle. By adopting the Count 14 guidelines, people can enjoy alcohol in moderation while minimising potential health risks. It's about making informed choices and understanding the impact of alcohol on our bodies.
To celebrate the end of Dry January and promote ongoing healthy habits, the Health Improvement Commission is organising its first ever Count 14 Challenge a run or walk event, kindly sponsored by Specasavers. The event will begin from the La Vallette Bathing Pools on Sunday January 26th at 9am and will see teams of 1-14 people collectively either run 14 laps from the pools to the Yacht Club (being 1 lap) or for those who don’t want to run take on the stair challenge up to the Cow Horn and back down (being 1 lap).
Specsavers is thrilled to support the first ever Count 14 Challenge. Our overall health and wellbeing is so important, not just physically, but mentally too. This initiative gives islanders a chance to join friends and enjoy a walk or run in the fresh air. I am looking forward to putting my trainers on and joining in on the day!
For more information and to sign up click HERE