This is a good time of year to explore alcohol and health. The holiday season is right around the corner – a time when people generally eat more, drink more, and loosen their boundaries when it comes to healthy living. The thought process is often, “I’ll just enjoy the holidays and then get back on track in January.” Some people consume excessive amounts of sugar. Others increase their alcohol intake. And many do both! After all, there are so many celebrations, especially now that we’ve made it out of the 2020 pandemic – or did we?