Links between Alcohol and Dementia - research here

HMHB likes to show research in this blog, some of which will naturally be controversial. People can agree or disagree. We do have our point of view, and sometimes put it in the entry at the bottom of the entry, and we will do that here.

Experts want the Government to advise people to limit drinking tp one unit of alcohol daily - which equates to less than half a pint of beer, or less than a glass of wine. Seriously!!!  They say, drinking a pint of lager a day could poison the brain and increase the risk of dementia.

The Study of more than 13000 drinkers by Oxford Academic, published in the Journal of Public Health, warned that tiny tipples could result in long-term health problems. It found 10g of alcohol daily was a "more appropriate upper limit to preserve cognitive performance" then the Department of Health's current guideline of 16g.

Professor Simon Moore, one of the Study's co-authors, said: "we cannot hide the fact evidence i9s accumulating sgowing that it does a lot more damage in health than we previously thought. If people want a happy future, they need to know the facts about alcohol before deciding how much they drink."

However, the President of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, MP Nigel Evans, insists the new guideline would do more harm than good. He describes people who have lived into their 100s, and put it down to a daily tot of whiskey. He says: "i think more people are likely to die of stress worrying about drinking rather than getting on with it and working out what is right for them."

HMHB is very much into allowing people to make their own decisions, but also promoting a choice and responsibility to look after their health and well-being. Life is too short to not enjoy it and have treats. Many people use alcohol as a way to cope with the stress of life, and boost their mood. This is not good, of course, and this is why we promote a growth mindset mentality, But also, we would ot tell people what to eat or drink. Everything in moderation is a great adage. Just be responsible!!!