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Many Asian Americans experience the 'Asian glow,' a facial redness caused by enzyme deficiency when drinking alcohol, leading to emotional and social challenges, with some using remedies like pills or makeup to mitigate the effect.
Alcohol use among people 65 and older has been on the rise, with the pandemic playing a role in increased consumption. Many older adults, like 77-year-old Dean Nordman, have been accustomed to a culture of social drinking, but their habits may exceed current dietary guidelines. Factors such as living alone, developing dementia symptoms, and being widowed can contribute to excessive alcohol consumption among older Americans, leading to health risks and hospitalizations.