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.
Alcohol is a gift from God. It makes dates with spouses ever so much better. Though it is misused like all gifts
I’m between jobs,fortunately and just in time, so I can catch up on my lying on the couch, watching tv and drinking beer.
I’ll take the Cliff Clavin school of thought: Alcohol kills off brain cells, but the weak ones will go first therefore leaving you smarter.
Caveat: Cliff Clavin said this.
They had to stop drinking alcohol because they couldn't stop being Irish.
President Trump doesn’t drink alcohol.
When he wrote that he was living in a city with polluted water.
Not fair. I didn’t start drinking until I hit 65.
“ What would George Thorogood do?”
One bourbon
One scotch
And one beer!
I’ve got a bottle of 12 year old Whistle Pig rye whiskey around here somewhere. I better drink a few glasses of wine so I can remember where I stashed it.
"In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first.
In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
Sobriety is for those that can’t handle drunkedness
Tax season officially ended today, no more overtime for 3 months, it means I get home before 6, take the dog for a walk, and then enjoy a glass of wine on the porch, October is a great month for that in North Texas.
“Isn’t President Trump a teetotaler?”
Yes. And zero caffeine, too. No coffee.
“However, the American Heart Association says that no research has proven a cause-and-effect link between drinking alcohol and better heart health. Other doctors warn that even moderate drinking may increase the risk of colon and breast cancer, some types of stroke, fetal damage, driving accidents, abusive behavior, and criminal activities.”
“Exercise is a better way to raise HDL levels than alcohol, and it also has many other health benefits. Other lifestyle changes that can increase HDL levels include eating a healthy diet and quitting smoking.”
Nah
My wife and I are over 60 and enjoy a glass of wine or two about 2 or 3 times a year. Should we stop?
Liquor? Why I hardly even know her!
If I consume a glass of beer tonight am I an alcoholic?
See post #77
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