Originally Posted by Speigelau

Congrats on quitting when you did, you definitely added years to your life. If you would quit pizza also, you'd add some more.

Everything does not kill you, this is the simpleton excuse by those who want to continue with unhealthy behaviors. You are given one body to take care of and it should be the most important thing you do.

The days of thinking that our lifespans are predetermined and what we consume has very little effect, are over. The days of thinking that certain behaviors are ok in moderation and won't impact lifespan, are also over.

A few years back when the American Cancer Society elevated alcohol to the same carcinogen level as cigarettes, it should have been a wake up call to many who drink frequently. We used to think alcohol primarily impacted the liver and kidneys, but now science is showing just how detrimental it is to our hearts and most noticeably our brains.

There are now obvious correlations between alcohol use and cognitive impairment as you age.