With holiday parties, dinners out, and reconnecting with family and friends, it seems like booze is everywhere this time of year. Although your booze intake may increase and you feel good in the moment, it can be detrimental in the long run.
"Alcohol is a nervous system depressant, and it may leave you feeling more blue than before you started," said Dr. Scrivani. "You don't have to accept every drink that comes your way; a simple 'no thanks' should suffice." She suggests choosing a limit for yourself and alternating alcoholic drinks with water or seltzer. "Your brain and body will thank you," she said.