Flashermac Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 ScienceDaily (Dec. 20, 2007) â?? Provided they stick to the same guidelines about alcohol consumption as younger adults, regular moderate drinking poses no additional risks to the over 65s, and may even bring health benefits, according to two studies from the Peninsula Medical School in the South West of England. Researchers assessed the drinking levels of over 13,000 older people in England and the US and looked at the effects on physical disability, mortality, cognitive function, depression, and well-being. They concluded that moderate drinking is fine for the over 65s -- and in some cases is better than not drinking at all. This will be good news to the boozers who want to get into the festive spirit, and who until now have lived by the commonly held belief that they have to reduce their alcohol consumption as they get older. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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