When I first started looking at posts to comment on I came across quite a few about drinking, considering we are in college I feel it's a perfect topic that most of us can relate to. I always enjoy reading articles and different studies that show moderate drinking can benefit our health, but unfortunately I came across one that changed my mind.
As we grow, our brain volume decreases naturally at about 2% per decade and that's disregarding any damage or harm that may have been done. In relation to alcohol effects, studies performed by Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, basically blatantly recorded that consumption of alcohol causes our brains to shrink more than normal. Although that wasn't too much of a surprising let down, all the supposed benefits of drinking were proved false, no matter the amount of alcohol consumed, it causes the brain to shrink. To find out more about this particular study you can look up the October issue of Archives of Neurology.
In recent studies, moderation in alcohol has shown to eliminate cardiovascular disease and also helps humans function cognitively, but the most recent study performed by Wellesley College, proved the benefits to be false. http://health.msn.com/health-topics/addiction/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100217998 This experiment consisted of classifying men and women according to the amount they drink; abstainers, former drinkers, low drinkers (1-7 a week), moderate drinkers (8-14 a week), or high consumers of alcohol (more than 14 drinks a week). The study showed absolutely zero benefits of alcohol drinking in any category and as they experimenters guessed, the more a person drank the more their brain volume was decreased.
Although I drink occasionally and probably won't ever completely stop, I learn something new everyday and after reading this article and learning more side affects of alcohol, I'll definitely think before drinking another glass of wine.
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It was only time that someone would find an article on how drinking will never benefit your health in any way. This is an interesting article and has proven that my previous post was completely wrong and in the end drinking is unhealthy but alot of people do it and wont stop doing it either. Its nice to find out the real story about weither or not drinking helps your health out in the end. well done
Hi Kristen,
I wanted to read your blog because the title caught my attention as a college student and being exposed to drinking. I knew there were many side effects and I agree that drinking in moderation is important. I also agree with you that even though I know all these things doesnt mean that I wont drink ever again. I enjoy a drink or two at times and think that this is fine. Like you said drinking in moderation is what counts, however, I can give good advice to the people around me who might not have as much control. Thanks for the good facts!
I am glad that someone tested and finally proved that drinking is not healthy. I can’t believe how many know that alcohol damages their brain, but still drink away. Now that it is proven that there is no healthy thing about alcohol maybe people will realize it and realize that all it does is shrinks and damages your brain. I’m glad you found that article and made a blog about it.
I think people have always known that drinking alcohol is not good for you. I guess it is good that there may be some benefits though. A lot of people our age drink multiple times per week. They should know that it hurts your brain. I do have a drink occasionally but I will keep this in mind. Important topic.
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