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| 'Dementia expert reveals the exact age you should quit beer to ward off Alzheimer's |
| 2024-11-13 |
| Ah'm late. [Daily Mail, where America gets its news] A dementia expert has revealed the precise age you should put aside beer, wine and spirits with the aim of warding off Alzheimer's in later life. American neurologist Dr Richard Restak has advised individuals to become complete teetotallers from the age of 65 onwards. Even just one or two alcoholic drinks every few weeks is said to accelerate age-related damage in nerve cells in our brain. 'Alcohol is a very, very weak neurotoxin – it’s not good for nerve cells,' writes Dr Restak in his book, The Complete Guide to Memory: The Science of Strengthening Your Mind. 'It is essential to abstain from alcohol at a stage in life where preserving neurons is crucial. 'I strongly suggest that if you are 65 years old or older, that you completely and permanently eliminate alcohol from your diet.' Dr Restak, who is past president of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, pinpointed 65 because the risk of dementia jumps five-fold — and continues to every five years. |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #11 Oops, I'm doomed. (cracks open another Shiner Bock...) |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2024-11-13 17:19 |
| #10 Bye, Aca Joe |
| Posted by: Frank G 2024-11-13 13:49 |
| #9 |
| Posted by: Francisco F 2024-11-13 13:47 |
| #8 I'm 10 years past my sell by date. Oh well. |
| Posted by: alanc 2024-11-13 12:18 |
| #7 Is that 65 exactly or can I use the other 364 first? Asking for a friend. |
| Posted by: Cleared Cookies Lost Nic 2024-11-13 11:26 |
| #6 I still have five years to go - sweet! |
| Posted by: Raj 2024-11-13 10:37 |
| #5 I have passed the expiration date as well. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2024-11-13 10:06 |
| #4 Too late. Next link? |
| Posted by: Mercutio 2024-11-13 09:21 |
| #3 Yes, but it makes the dementia relateable. You been there before. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2024-11-13 08:59 |
| #2 abstain from alcohol at a stage in life where preserving neurons is crucial. Ida thunk preserving neurons was pretty important at any stage of life. That, and everybody is different. |
| Posted by: Bobby 2024-11-13 08:48 |
| #1 Molson Coors abruptly shutters a 150-year Midwest brewery behind 'cherished' beer |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-11-13 00:32 |