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Five health changes to expect from a month off alcohol

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 22, 2026 • 11:09 PM
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From lower blood pressure to better sleep and moods, the short-term health benefits of quitting booze are often significant.

Five health changes to expect from a month off alcohol

There’s a good chance you or someone you know is trying to give up alcohol for this entire month – for so-called Sober October – or maybe talking about how they plan to do so for Dry January.

Some people take the challenge on a whim, not really knowing what to expect. Others are hoping for health improvements such as lower blood pressure or less anxiety, or to overhaul their relationship with alcohol in general, and some are simply curious to see how they might feel without their daily wine or beer.

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