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Alcohol Dependence In Young Adulthood Might Lead To Heart Disease! Moderate amount of alcohol, including red wines, might benefit the heart. Alcohol raises HDL (high-density lipoprotein) or the good cholesterol, which may lower the amount of fatty deposit (atheroma) that narrows the arteries and makes them more likely to clog. Alcohol can also help prevent the formation of blood clots. Small amounts of alcohol with a meal can reduce the sudden rise of a protein(fibrinogen) produced by the liver, which is involved in clot formation. It also helps prevent damage caused by high levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or the bad cholesterol, and improve the function of the layer of cells that line the blood vessel (endothelium). Nevertheless, none of the health organizations has recommended drinking alcohol just to prevent heart disease. This is because scientists are not sure how alcohol has the protective effect. More research is needed to show whether drinking red wine is good for the heart. Meanwhile, alcohol can be additive! Drinking too much alcohol may cause or worsen several health problems. Heavy drinking alcohol over long period of time can lead to heart disease. Excessive alcohol can raise the risk of high blood pressure that is one of the most important risk factors of getting a heart attack or a stroke. Higher blood pressure can also be caused by weight gain from excessive drinking. Heart muscle can be weakened because of heavy drinking, and this would mean the heart cannot pump blood efficiently. It is known as cardiomyopathy and can cause premature death, usually through heart failure. The heart may be enlarged, and binge drinking can make the heart beat irregularly, too. Years of alcohol dependence during young adulthood could result in silent but permanent injuries, in later life, leading to serious health problems. A recent study reported that, of 664 American male veterans, those who experienced alcoholism for at least 5 years in young adulthood generally had poorer physical and mental health by the time they were once they reached their 60s. And that was true even if they had resolved their alcohol problems by the age of 30. The findings were published November 1, 2016 in journal ‘Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs’.
The study aimed to examine the residual effects of young adult diagnostic drinking on health outcomes 4 decades later. Data was taken from an earlier study of male Vietnam-era veterans. Among the 664 men, all at least in their 80s, half had reported a history of alcohol dependence. Researchers focused on 368 men who did not report any symptoms of alcohol dependence at any point in adulthood, 221 who had at least 3 symptoms of dependence in young adulthood and middle-age, and 75 who had symptoms in early adulthood but not after the age of 30. But even the 75 men were more likely to be unhealthy than those who never had any alcohol dependence. It was found that those with alcohol dependence in young adulthood had, on average, 3 medical conditions out of a list of 44 health problems including heart disease and diabetes in later life whereas those without history of alcohol problems reported just 2 health problems. Furthermore, their scores on a depression scale were about twice as high. There is also a distal but surprisingly strong association between persistent early life diagnostic alcohol intake and late-life morbidity. Chronic alcohol use can permanently damage the areas of brain responsible for emotional regulation and self-control, which might cause the heavy alcohol users to make poorer lifestyle choices down the road. Similarly, they may still engage with other unhealthy habits like smoking or drug abuse. However, not everyone with a history of alcohol dependence experienced poorer health. The findings should not deter anyone who wish to get better by stopping alcohol abuse. In fact, people who not only quit alcohol use but also adopting healthy lifestyle that includes a healthy diet, physical activity and not smoking will likely see health benefits that last into late life.
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