Study Reveals Impact of Alcohol Consumption in Advancing Years
Malibu, CA (PRWEB) April 08, 2014 -- In the Winter 2014 issue of Neurology, newly published research shows that increased levels of alcohol in middle-aged individuals can result in an accelerated rate of decline in their memory.
Higher rates of consumption of hard alcohol — vodka, gin, scotch, whiskey—were linked to the most pronounced rates of cognitive decline, especially among men.
Older women who drank heavily also showed a quicker decline than those who drank lightly. Their ability to plan, organize, and focus suffered most of all, according to the study’s findings.
This study was the first of its kind to measure alcohol intake among older individuals who are not yet elderly. Researchers suspected that the habits established in middle age might carry over into advancing years. Heavy drinking among the elderly is reportedly rare.
“Addiction is can be effectively treated using one-on-one therapy like we do at Passages,” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. “Our clinical staff does a great job at treating and healing the underlying causes of alcohol dependence, allowing our clients to return to their daily lives without the need for drugs or alcohol.”
The 20-year longitudinal study drew feedback from 7,000 civil servants, whose annual salary varied significantly. All participants surveyed lived and worked in the UK.
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