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In fact, neurologist Dr. Richard Restak calls for ditching alcohol altogether when we reach a certain age.

Alcohol is a very, very weak neurotoxinits not good for nerve cells, he writes.

It is essential to abstain from alcohol at a stage in life where preserving neurons is crucial.

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Regardless of your age, it’s always good idea to drink wisely and with moderation.

Ultimately, the World Health Organizationsuggeststhat no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health.

As Dr. Carina Ferreira-Borges says, We cannot talk about a so-called safe level of alcohol use.

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