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Almost 80% of folks ages 50 to 80 drink alcohol occasionally and approximately 20% of adults ages 60 to 64 and around 10% over the age of 65 report binge drinking. One poll even found that more than a quarter of adults over 50 and 10 % over age 65 report having six or more drinks on at least one occasion in the past year.
That's risky business because it not only affects how certain medications work and has an impact on a variety of chronic diseases, but it also increases the risk of falling, which is the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults and the leading cause of traumatic brain injury. A new study shows that when older folks drink alcohol, their risk of having a brain bleed from a fall doubles! So, if you are older and want to enjoy an occasional drink, take care to stay steady on your feet, don't drive, and avoid walking on uneven surfaces or crowded sidewalks. Bonus: If you're smart about cutting down or eliminating alcohol from your routine, you'll reap heart health benefits, too. A study presented at the American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024 found that binge drinking leads to AFib (an irregular heartbeat associated with increased risk for heart attack and stroke). Another found that for women taking estrogen replacement, alcohol ups the risk for cardiovascular problems.
Want more info? Check out Dr. Oz's blog "The Pros and Cons of Alcohol" at iHerb.com.
Dr. Mike Roizen is the founder of www.longevityplaybook.com, and Dr. Mehmet Oz is global advisor to www.iHerb.com, the world's leading online health store. Roizen and Oz are chief wellness officer emeritus at Cleveland Clinic and professor emeritus at Columbia University, respectively. Together they have written 11 New York Times bestsellers (four No. 1's).
(c)2024 Michael Roizen, M.D.
Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
(c) 2024 Michael Roizen, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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