How to relax and unwind without drinking alcohol |
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| | | By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness |
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| More people are cutting back on their drinking, which is a win for health. But what about mental well-being? What are you supposed to do to unwind? | I asked experts why it’s so hard to find a satisfying replacement for alcohol—and to share their favorite ideas on how to relax booze-free. | | | | | | | | ![](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/face-yoga.jpg?quality=85&w=1200&h=628&crop=1) | Does Face Yoga Really Work? | Fans of the practice claim that it improves how well your facial muscles function and enhances your appearance. But does it? |
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| ![](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/time-2025-closers-sara-sidner.jpg?quality=85&crop=0px%2C56px%2C2400px%2C1257px&resize=1200%2C628&strip) | CNN’s Sara Sidner Is Demystifying Breast Cancer Treatment | Sidner announced during a broadcast that she had been diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, urging women to get screened. |
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| ![](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1459097292.jpg?quality=85&w=1200&h=628&crop=1) | How to Travel When You Have COPD | Advance planning with your doctor can help ensure a safe trip. |
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