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One Week of Excess: How Alcohol Rewired My Brain
17 Dec
Summary
- Seven days of festive drinking significantly impaired cognitive function.
- Physical tests revealed reduced muscle activation and fatigue.
- Liver enzymes remained healthy, but brain processing slowed dramatically.
A recent experiment involving a week of excessive festive drinking demonstrated a significant negative impact on cognitive and physical health. Despite consuming 51 units of alcohol, well over recommended limits, initial blood tests showed no immediate liver damage. However, subsequent neurological and physical assessments revealed a marked decline. Grip strength decreased, balance worsened, and reaction times slowed, indicating reduced alertness and poorer motor response. Memory function and processing speed also dropped. While the liver's immediate response was positive, the overall findings underscore how even a short period of holiday revelry can dramatically impair one's ability to think clearly and function optimally, leading to decreased physical and cognitive fitness.
