Alzheimer's Blogging:

I am not a drinker. I remember when my mother in law use to drink herself to sleep. Or so drunk that she would slur her words when she talked.  I remember when I had my first baby at the catholic hospital and the nurse would bring in a glass of wine  telling me that it was good for me and help me with the milk I was producing for my baby.

Today I notice people my age who look so worn out and tired and old looking, due to their life of drinking and smoking. I am not saying that alcohol  is bad for you but any thing and everything you do in abundance of to much can have ill effects on your body.

So you can see my surprise when I read that social drinking reduces the effect of dementia. Moderate drinking means two drinks for men and one drink for a woman on a daily basis.

But for all  of you that don't drink, exercise, education and diet still is on top of the list to reduce the risk of dementia.

Check out this article on Alzheimer's Weekly:  http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/content/effects-drinking-365000-people

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
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