Veganuary & Dry January: The Science and Benefits

In this episode of the Shannanigans with Shreya podcast, we discuss the popular trends of Veganuary and Dry January (tis the season!), exploring their scientific basis and societal implications. The conversation emphasizes personal choice in lifestyle changes and the significance of awareness in making informed decisions about health and sustainability.Resources: Neuroscience fact of the dayhttps://neurosciencenews.com/anxiety-neurodevelopment-screen-time-30079/Dry Januaryhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dry-january-1-month-no-alcohol-difference-health-study#Just-1-month-of-no-alcohol-offers-many-benefitshttps://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/dry-january-alcohol-biological-ageinghttps://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/01/dry-january-as-an-experiment-not-a-punishment/https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0102/1342359-how-to-make-dry-january-a-success/https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/wellness/dry-january-benefits-drawbackshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/well/eat/dry-january-health-benefits.htmlhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4684010/https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/01/dry-january-moderate-drinking-research/https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/should-you-do-dry-january-experts-weigh-in.h00-159703068.htmlVeganuary:https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532630-500-going-vegan-for-january-find-out-how-much-difference-it-really-makes/https://veganuary.com/statistics-show-the-positive-impact-of-trying-vegan-this-january/https://yougov.co.uk/consumer/articles/53780-how-many-people-intend-to-go-vegan-for-january-2026https://daily27.info/2026/01/05/starting-the-year-plant-based-the-positive-effects-of-veganuary/https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/what-is-veganuary-rcna126971https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/food/a63390558/veganuary-study/https://www.iswari.com/en/blog/p/veganuary-1-vegan-month-that-will-change-your-lifehttps://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Veganuary.aspxhttps://primarycare24.org.uk/news/2024/12/29/dry-january-veganuary-2025/