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There is NO safe amount of alcohol when it comes to dementia risk,
experts warn - as new study reveals even moderate drinking is linked to
the disease. British and US scientists have discovered that drinking any level of alcohol could raise the risk of developing dementia. This was
worst among heavy drinkers. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15126395/NO-safe-alcohol- dementia-risk-experts-study.html
With the epidemic of dementia that seems to be sweeping Britain - and probably the world - it really is worthwhile doing all we can to
minimise the risk to ourselves. And if you've ever seen someone
suffering from dementia or had to support a relative struggling to cope
with a loved one who no longer recognises them, it will give you a new perspective on that glass of wine or pint of beer.
Absolutely true, although alcohol is only one of a range of factors that
you can control to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
On 24/09/2025 19:51, GB wrote:
Absolutely true, although alcohol is only one of a range of factors
that you can control to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
Indeed, but whereas few here on uk.r.c will defend eating greasy burgers
or adopting a sedentary life-style, there have been those who defend to
the death their alcohol habit.
God bless,
Kendall K. Down
On 24/09/2025 19:51, GB wrote:
Absolutely true, although alcohol is only one of a range of factors
that you can control to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
Indeed, but whereas few here on uk.r.c will defend eating greasy burgers
or adopting a sedentary life-style, there have been those who defend to
the death their alcohol habit.
I did wonder whom your posts have been aimed at.
I'm taking part in a clinical trial, called Met-Finger. It is aimed at mostly lifestyle interventions to reduce dementia risk. The trial paysI would certainly be interested if you felt able to post further
for my gym membership, plus a physiotherapist to act as an instructor
for small group exercise sessions. It's working, at least as far as
getting people to be more active, and taking part in resistance training.
As anyone here, either now or in the past, done that? I enjoy a drink,All things in moderation, eh? Strychinine? Sniffing petrol? Getting down
maybe 2 to 3 times a month, but I wouldn't defend regular inebriation,
nor do I think would anyone else here.-a All things in moderation, as the good book says.
On 25/09/2025 12:09, GB wrote:
I did wonder whom your posts have been aimed at.
How they loved to claim that moderate drinking was healthy. They rather quietened down when I quoted New Scientist which agreed that moderate drinkers stood less chance of a heart attack than non-drinkers *provided they only started drinking after age 56*! More recent studies, as I have shown, have disproved even that claim.
I'm taking part in a clinical trial, called Met-Finger. It is aimed at
mostly lifestyle interventions to reduce dementia risk. The trial pays
for my gym membership, plus a physiotherapist to act as an instructor
for small group exercise sessions. It's working, at least as far as
getting people to be more active, and taking part in resistance training.
I would certainly be interested if you felt able to post further
details, both of what you do during the study and how you feel it has improved your life over the coming years.
God bless,
Kendall K. Down
On 25/09/2025 13:18, John wrote:
As anyone here, either now or in the past, done that? I enjoy a drink,
maybe 2 to 3 times a month, but I wouldn't defend regular inebriation,
nor do I think would anyone else here.-a All things in moderation, as
the good book says.
All things in moderation, eh? Strychinine? Sniffing petrol? Getting down
to exhaust pipe level and taking a few deep breaths?
A better principle is that given by Kellogg, inventor of cornflakes. "Abstinence from that which is harmful, moderation in that which is good."
So don't drink at all - it's harmful at any level - and don't overeat on
the orange juice.
God bless,Well, you've got me there, because I did think it was a quote from the
Kendall K. Down
P.S. And the word "moderation" only occurs once in the KJV: Phillipians
4:5 I suspect that your "good book" is Hamleys Giant Book of Quotable
Quotes or some such.
A better principle is that given by Kellogg, inventor of cornflakes. "Abstinence from that which is harmful, moderation in that which is good."
I'm much more active physically, and I haven't noticed any deterioration mentally - although only 18 months into the study I'm not sure how much deterioration there would normally be, or how to spot it.
Well I used to drink brake fluid, someone said it might be addictive but
I felt I could stop at any time!
Well, let me see, Jesus turned water into wine, went into the drinking
dens and shared wine at the last supper.
It's also worth pointing out that there are those who don't drink who
get dementia, so I guess drinking isn't the root cause.
He invented a high-GI breakfast that his company continues to sell toActually, I think the cornflakes of today bear only a vague resemblance
the unsuspecting masses. Clearly, you should abstain from it.
On 27/09/2025 10:50, John wrote:
Well I used to drink brake fluid, someone said it might be addictive
but I felt I could stop at any time!
Groooan.
Well, let me see, Jesus turned water into wine, went into the drinking
dens and shared wine at the last supper.
Jesus wore sandals and walked everywhere. I might look with greater
sympathy on your eagerness to imitate Him in the drinking if you also imitated Him in the footwear and travel.
As it is, you are merely scraping the barrel to justify your addiction
to alcohol.
I've been known to wear sandals and I've no doubt travelled much greater distances than Jesus.-a I note that you didn't refute my comment though.
Addiction??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Given the harm alcohol does, why can't you give it up?
Alcohol is just one of a wide range of lifestyle factors that areWhy is it an either/or situation? How about both/and? I agree that the
important. If John's alcohol consumption is very low, he may benefit far more from concentrating on improving some of the other factors.
On 30/09/2025 09:28, John wrote:
I've been known to wear sandals and I've no doubt travelled much
greater distances than Jesus.-a I note that you didn't refute my
comment though.
On foot?
Addiction??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Given the harm alcohol does, why can't you give it up?
On 30/09/2025 13:41, Kendall K. Down wrote:
Given the harm alcohol does, why can't you give it up?
Can you give the stats for the relative harm of say:
5 units of alcohol a month, versus
100 grams of sugar a month.
I realise these are not alternatives, as you can give them both up.
However, you never mention the harms of refined carbohydrates and high
GI foods, generally. Nor do you mention the benefits of say 30 minutes
of aerobic exercise a day.
Obviously, we must do at least 3 sessions of resistance exercises a
week. Our BMIs must be well within the 20-25 range. Aim for a
Mediterranean diet.-a And, so on.
Alcohol is just one of a wide range of lifestyle factors that are
important. If John's alcohol consumption is very low, he may benefit far more from concentrating on improving some of the other factors.
On 30/09/2025 19:38, GB wrote:
On 30/09/2025 13:41, Kendall K. Down wrote:
Given the harm alcohol does, why can't you give it up?
Can you give the stats for the relative harm of say:
5 units of alcohol a month, versus
100 grams of sugar a month.
I realise these are not alternatives, as you can give them both up.
However, you never mention the harms of refined carbohydrates and high
GI foods, generally. Nor do you mention the benefits of say 30 minutes
of aerobic exercise a day.
Obviously, we must do at least 3 sessions of resistance exercises a
week. Our BMIs must be well within the 20-25 range. Aim for a
Mediterranean diet.-a And, so on.
Alcohol is just one of a wide range of lifestyle factors that are
important. If John's alcohol consumption is very low, he may benefit
far more from concentrating on improving some of the other factors.
Funny you should say that.-a A few months ago I had a heart attack, not
life threatening but years of lazy living and generally eating the wrong kinds of food furred up the heart. I hadn't exercised for over 40 years.
The hospital suggested I do a cardio course with Nuffield Health, a 20
week program of aerobic exercise aimed at making the heart stronger and becoming fitter. It was tough at first but I'm on week 17 now and
absolutely love it.-a I changed my diet to a more healthy one, and I've
lost 2 stone in weight, and I'd like to lose another stone, stone and a
half if possible. I also try and do 20-30 mins walking a day when I can.
The hospital suggested I do a cardio course with Nuffield Health, a 20Splendid. Good for you!
week program of aerobic exercise aimed at making the heart stronger and becoming fitter. It was tough at first but I'm on week 17 now and
absolutely love it.-a I changed my diet to a more healthy one, and I've
lost 2 stone in weight, and I'd like to lose another stone, stone and a
half if possible. I also try and do 20-30 mins walking a day when I can.
Precisely why God invented cars ;-)
If I wanted to I could, but I enjoy an occasional drink.-a How is that addictive?One of the most common excuses proffered by smokers back in the Five-day
On 01/10/2025 10:39, John wrote:
The hospital suggested I do a cardio course with Nuffield Health, a 20
week program of aerobic exercise aimed at making the heart stronger
and becoming fitter. It was tough at first but I'm on week 17 now and
absolutely love it.-a I changed my diet to a more healthy one, and I've
lost 2 stone in weight, and I'd like to lose another stone, stone and
a half if possible. I also try and do 20-30 mins walking a day when I
can.
Splendid. Good for you!
On 01/10/2025 09:50, John wrote:
Precisely why God invented cars ;-)
But Jesus never rode in a car, so if you are determined to slavishly
follow Him, neither should you.
If I wanted to I could, but I enjoy an occasional drink.-a How is that
addictive?
One of the most common excuses proffered by smokers back in the Five-day Plan days. "I'm not addicted. I could quit if I wanted to."
On 01/10/2025 10:39, John wrote:
The hospital suggested I do a cardio course with Nuffield Health, a 20
week program of aerobic exercise aimed at making the heart stronger
and becoming fitter. It was tough at first but I'm on week 17 now and
absolutely love it.-a I changed my diet to a more healthy one, and I've
lost 2 stone in weight, and I'd like to lose another stone, stone and
a half if possible. I also try and do 20-30 mins walking a day when I
can.
That sounds brilliant (not the heart attack bit). Well done for sticking
at it.
Mmmm, I mention the fact that Jesus drank alohol on occasion and didn't condemn it in others.-a You then state if I am to follow him in that
respect then I should follow him in every other respect. Do you follow
him in all respects?-a I very much doubt it.
In the last 8 weeks I've drank on 4 occasions, I must get myself down toOf course it's not only how often you drink but how much you drink.
AA immediately