Posted on 10/11/2024 2:31:04 PM PDT by nickcarraway
There are several factors to take into account
Who doesn't have a beer, a glass of wine or a glass of spirits every so often? Well, experts warn of the danger of doing so too often, as it can lead to short- and long-term problems for the brain, as revealed by neurologist Dr. Richard Restak in his book 'Complete Guide to Memory: The Science of Strengthening Your Mind'.
What can happen to our brains?
Alcohol consumption is an ingrained part of social culture, where bars are the main meeting point and beer, wine or spirits come naturally.
However, alcohol consumption can cause problems for the brain: memory loss, mental deterioration or dementia. Neurologist Dr. Richard Restak warns about this in his book 'Complete Guide to Memory: The Science of Strengthening Your Mind'.
According to this expert, it is essential to stop drinking alcohol before the age of 70, as from the age of 65 the body loses neurons at an accelerated rate, making it necessary to protect those that remain: 'It is essential to do without alcohol at a stage in life when it is crucial to preserve neurons'.
In addition to memory, Restak warns that this can not only affect our brains, but can go further: 'Confrontation, judgement and learning ability can also be affected. This progressive damage can be dangerous for older people'.
Thus, neurologist Restak invites those over 65 who continue to drink alcohol to think about it, as it can lead to long-term health problems, especially in memory and cognitive functioning, and also to make people who do it repeatedly realise that it can be more serious than it seems in the long run.
You’re OK because you still remember to stock the fridge with sufficient beers for the week. LOL
I have thought that of drinkers, with many valid reasons, sadly.
I’ll drink to that.
I only drink at the table or between meals. Also between sunset and sunrise, and vice versa.
Seriously, though, I can drink whenever I want to, but I just almost never want to now.
I normally stop after 6 or 7.
As stated above (IMO)
There are people who don’t drink, and there are teetotalers.
There are people who drink, and there are drunks.
Neither the teetotalers nor the drunks can be trusted.
IMO.
Stop at 70?!?!? That means I’ve only got 13 years to go. I’d better get busy!
I quit every 10 years or so. My problem is I can’t remember my beer recipes and I need to reread all my brewing books and start over again.But every batch of beer is new again, which is the fun part. Not getting wiser as I get older!
Zero. There is no metabolic or health benefit to drinking alcohol. There is no cogent argument otherwise.
You do not have the correct definition of an alcoholic
I don’t know whether you are just dumb or uneducated one who is alcoholic processes alcohol differently than an ordinary drinker
And He said to them: "Fill those big stone jars with water ... then dip some out and take it to the Head Waiter ..."
I like the idea of drinking a cocktail or glass of wine. My tummy disagrees and so does my ability to sleep.
I’m happy to have a drink on my birthday or at a fancy party, but that’s it. I could join my husband with a glass of wine for dinner every night. But I just don’t want to.
Cool, got 11 more years.
> At helping your girlfriend to relax. I always heard "Candy is dandy ... etc."
Yes. I believe the original was a Dorothy Parker couplet:
Candy is dandy,
But liquor is quicker.
Moderate drinkinking boosts HDL by few points -good cholesterol
Beer was a ubiquitous item for me from age 16 to 66. What a fantastic refreshment, with the fringe benefit of a buzz! Stress factors this year called for change, so beer is a thing of the past for me, at least for now. No big deal, as in no vows taken.
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