From your health to your physical appearance to keeping more money in your wallet, the benefits of reducing your alcohol intake are nearly limitless.
Keep your waistline in check. Your average drink has about 100 calories. Many are high in sugar as well, especially cocktails, which can quickly build your beer gut.
Help prevent disease. Although many studies have supported the idea that one drink a day for women or two for men have health benefits, most research shows that more than that can contribute to disease. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, liver disease, and pancreatitis.
Look better. One study found that people who had one alcoholic drink were more attractive than those who had consumed none or more than one. Alcohol opens your blood vessels, which can make your face and eyes look red.
Feel rested. Alcohol, especially right before bed, causes you to miss out on REM sleep. You likely wake up more often at night and may feel exhausted the next day.