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Drinking just one alcoholic beverage per day shortens your lifespan by this insane amount
NY Post ^ | 7/06/24 | Brooke Kato

Posted on 07/06/2024 4:16:34 PM PDT by Libloather

This is such a buzz kill.

As it turns out, consuming just one alcoholic beverage per day — whether it be a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a shot of your favorite spirit — can shorten your lifespan by approximately two-and-a-half months, one expert asserts

Dr. Tim Stockwell, of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, told Daily Mail that those who drink significantly more alcohol than that — about 35 beverages a week — could slash a staggering two years off their lifespan.

It’s a rude awakening for those who might like to unwind with a glass of pinot after a long day, or who frequent happy hours with friends or colleagues.

“Alcohol is our favorite recreational drug. We use it for pleasure and relaxation, and the last thing we want to hear is that it causes any harm,” he said. “It’s comforting to think that drinking is good for our health, but unfortunately, it’s based on poor science.”

Unfortunately, according to the doc, no amount of alcohol is safe for boozers — and his claims are backed up by science.

Recent research has shown that alcohol consumption could increase the risk of certain health conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, liver disease and more, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; Food; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: alcohol; beverage; brookekato; cheers; drinking; etoh; lifespan; newyork; newyorkcity; newyorkpost; oenology; zymurgy
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To: Libloather

Yeah well, they are the last years. So don’t worry about it.


41 posted on 07/06/2024 4:43:54 PM PDT by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: Songcraft

‘Barley Pop’ ~ The Happy Schnaaps Combo (A Wisconsin Original!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS0aa5h5IHY


42 posted on 07/06/2024 4:44:01 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I guess this old saying would not apply to those kissers then...


     

43 posted on 07/06/2024 4:45:22 PM PDT by Songcraft
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To: Libloather
In August of 2020, I was checked into the ICU after having a mystery illness. I thought for sure it would be my liver after years of being a beer-aholic. After 3 days of IVs, the lead doctor gave me the bad news. I first asked, "Let me guess. My liver is failing." He replied, "We tested for that and your liver is in excellent shape. In fact, you could donate a portion of it if you wanted to."

The beer and poor eating affected my blood pressure. I've been healthy ever since. I hope that if you are reading this and you drink, that you stay on your blood tests and blood pressure cuffs!

44 posted on 07/06/2024 4:45:25 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: Libloather

Before, they said it was good for you.


45 posted on 07/06/2024 4:48:46 PM PDT by roving (Deplorable Erectionists Listless Vessel )
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To: shadeaud

I should’ve died before I finished my tour in Germany, 43 years ago.


46 posted on 07/06/2024 4:51:15 PM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!s)
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To: Libloather

Alcohol kills brain cells, but only the weak ones.

Welllllllll, I’m getting smarter every day!


47 posted on 07/06/2024 4:52:31 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try)
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To: Libloather

I have died, just don’t know it yet.


48 posted on 07/06/2024 4:54:09 PM PDT by DAC21
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To: All

You don’t really live longer without it....

It only SEEMS longer.


49 posted on 07/06/2024 4:55:26 PM PDT by LegendHasIt
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To: Libloather

My 88 yr. old Father in law smokes and drinks vodka daily.

He would’ve lived to be about 300 yrs old by this stat.


50 posted on 07/06/2024 4:55:31 PM PDT by CTyank
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To: Libloather

People that don’t seize life and live it hard when they are young all just to get a few extra months of life when they are in 70s and 80s are fools.

Better to go out like a boss instead of in bedridden misery.


51 posted on 07/06/2024 4:56:55 PM PDT by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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To: Libloather

Alleged expert is full of bullschtein. WebMD makes a general statement:
“Alcohol can affect your body in different ways, depending on how much you drink. In general, experts say it’s OK to have up to one drink a day if you’re a woman or two if you’re a man..”

I bought an interesting book last year: “Eat to Beat Disease” by Wm. Li, MD. He calls beer a miracle food that, among other things, clears out your arteries. I’ve always hated beer but kept shopping til I found one I like, Pilsner Urquel, and bought a case. As a small woman,I drink one-half a can every night and have come to enjoy it. Assume my arteries do too. Will have cholesterol test soon, but with blood pressure 116/74 I’m not worried. (I only take one prescription drug, so it’s not because of drugs.)


52 posted on 07/06/2024 4:57:18 PM PDT by Veto! (FJB Sucks Rocks)
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To: Fungi

My grandfather was a roaring drunkard. He died of emphysema at age 82 even though nobody wanted him to last that long apparently. I think the booze pickled him.


53 posted on 07/06/2024 4:57:38 PM PDT by pepsi_junkie ("We want no Gestapo or Secret Police. F. B. I. is tending in that direction." - Harry S Truman)
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To: roving
Before, they said it was good for you.

I'm goin' with that. It's the only theory that seems to explain everything.

54 posted on 07/06/2024 4:58:05 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Libloather

I am gonna live forever. But it won’t be any fun.


55 posted on 07/06/2024 4:58:32 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
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To: Billthedrill

I had 2 cosmos at brunch today. I guess I will be dead tomorrow.


56 posted on 07/06/2024 5:00:33 PM PDT by Jean2
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To: Libloather

Not a problem. I eat red meat, eggs and drink milk. I’ll be dead long before the alcohol gets me...


57 posted on 07/06/2024 5:00:40 PM PDT by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. The Dhimmicraps are ALL Traitors. All of them.)
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To: Libloather

80 just went out with girls .


58 posted on 07/06/2024 5:03:51 PM PDT by fatima
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To: Skywise

On Mom’s 99th birthday I told her it was OK if she wanted to take up smoking.


59 posted on 07/06/2024 5:04:57 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Bannon didn't kill himself.)
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To: CTyank

He might yet.


60 posted on 07/06/2024 5:05:51 PM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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