"The Aging Effect: How Alcohol's Impact Intensifies Over Time and the Underlying Crisis"
Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk discusses how alcohol affects the body differently as we age, with younger individuals having more resilient livers and brains, but potentially setting harmful habits. In middle age, alcohol can exacerbate health issues like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. As people reach their 50s and 60s, the body's ability to metabolize alcohol declines, leading to increased risks of cancer, dementia, and other health problems. Landsverk advises moderation, comparing alcohol to a candy bar that shouldn't be consumed with every meal due to long-term health risks.