It has clear mental and physical health benefits. As more research emerges about the harmful health effects of alcohol , fewer people – namely, younger people — are consuming it. According to a 2025 Gallup poll , 54% of American adults say they drink, the lowest percentage since Gallup started polling. With fewer folks relying on alcohol as a social lubricant, a healthier way to interact with others has gained traction. Enter “daylife,” a term coined by the fitness social app Sweatpals . “