As we ring in the New Year, many are setting resolutions to improve their health.

Doctor Rachel Barr, a TikTok sensation with 678,000 followers, is dedicated to brain health and previously shared her top three tips for a healthier January.

Not only does she recommend trying Dry January, but also advised a “Nervous System Reset”. She recommended: “1. Dry January. Studies have shown there are meaningful long-term benefits to taking that first month off of the year, ranging from improved sleep to less alcohol consumption for the rest of the year.

“2. I’ll be doing the Nervous System Reset, it’s a 21 day programme on the Open app with breath work, meditation, movement. Of course, one cannot literally ‘reset’ their nervous system, but what you can do is promote adaptive recovery after Christmas.”

She notes the importance of managing post-holiday stress and added: “There’s lots of parting the stress and excitement of it all, building a habit around these evidence based practices can help usher your brain and body back to a place of calm out of that fight or flight space.”

Lastly, Dr. Barr advises engaging more with the arts to satisfy our innate curiosity and sense of wonder as she stated: “But having a healthy human brain is about more than just keeping the engine running, we humans are a curious bunch and we need to provide our brains with sources of curiosity, a sense of wonder.

“We need time to feel inspired and think deeply, I’ll be tracking all three of these brain healthy habits in January, so follow along in my stories and you can also follow me on the Open app.”

Since the video was posted, it garnered 6,000 likes and a flurry of comments. One user praised: “Keep up the good work.” Another expressed gratitude: “Thank you for the tips!” A third shared their enthusiasm: “Great info. I like the idea to be healthier in the New Year.”

The Dry January campaign is gaining popularity as a way to reduce alcohol intake after the festive period, with countless individuals signing up for the challenge.

It’s important to note cutting back on alcohol can significantly enhance your wellbeing and increase vitality. According to the NHS, reducing alcohol consumption, especially for those who drink almost daily, may decrease the risk of developing high blood pressure, and with the appropriate support, it can be more achievable than many believe.