Another Round? More Evidence of Alcohol’s Impact On Aging Brains And Bodies
June 16, 2021
We know the evidence has gone back and forth about the benefits and harms that can come from alcohol consumption. While there’s no data to support the value of heavy drinking, there are some studies that suggest moderate amounts of alcohol may have cardiac or brain benefits. Current alcohol intake…
Superfood: New Research Touts The Cognitive Benefits Of Wine And Cheese
December 16, 2020
Perhaps nothing says it’s holiday time more than the annual holiday party- something that most of us will, unfortunately, be missing this year due to the coronavirus. But while social distancing necessitates you skip the in-person get-togethers, new research out of Iowa State University suggests you may not want to…
Under The Influence: More Evidence Of The Harmful Impact Of Alcohol On Older Adults
December 9, 2020
Even before the pandemic, the warning signs were blaring that excessive alcohol consumption was dangerous for brain health. Now, several months into the pandemic, it appears that excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking has risen among older adults, following the stressors inflicted by the pandemic and resulting quarantine. In new…
(Maybe Don’t) Drink To That: Alcohol And Aging
February 12, 2020
There’s nothing like a night of heavy drinking to remind you that you’re not as young as you used to be. As we’ve previously profiled in agebuzz, drinking as an older adult can cause much more impact on your body and brain than it did when you were younger. In…
Too Much Of a Good Thing? How Alcohol Affects Us As We Age
April 3, 2019
As we get older, there are important life events to be celebrated- significant birthdays, the birth of a grandchild, milestone anniversaries- and it’s perfectly normal to raise a glass of alcohol in celebration. Many of us also drink a glass of wine with our nightly dinner and appreciate a good…
Drink It Up: The Value Of Alcohol For Your Health
February 8, 2018
No one would argue that excess alcohol consumption is good for your health. In fact, there is serious concern about the sharp rise in alcohol use among seniors, who are more susceptible to hangover problems and serious injury or illness because of overuse of alcohol. But in moderation? Say one…