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Oct 7, 2025

4 min

Does drinking alcohol affect you differently as you get older? Yes, here's why

According to the National Institute on Aging, older adults are more sensitive to alcohol's effects than younger people, often experiencing more pronounced effects from less alcohol. **Does drinking alcohol affect you differently as you get older?** The answer is unequivocally yes, due to significant shifts in your body's composition and function over time.

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Oct 3, 2025

2 min

The Heavy Drinking Myth: Are heavy drinkers healthier and happier in later years?

While some isolated studies have been misinterpreted, suggesting a surprising benefit, the consensus among medical experts is clear: heavy drinking poses significant health risks for older adults. So, are heavy drinkers healthier and happier in later years? The evidence points to a definitive no.

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Oct 3, 2025

5 min

Should a 70 year old drink alcohol? The essential guide to health and safety

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the body processes alcohol differently with age, making older adults more sensitive to its effects. For this reason, assessing if and how much a 70 year old should drink alcohol is a nuanced decision that depends heavily on individual health, medications, and lifestyle.

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