Understanding Alcohol and its Effects on Your Life When I was an expat in Tokyo, I noticed that there was a lot of drinking among the women. (Everyone really.) Now I live in a retirement community. Same thing. It makes you stop and think about how much is too much? And why people in these situations drink so much. Alcohol is a common part of many people's lives, but when drinking becomes...

Over the last several years it seems like I have been spending a fair amount of time at wineries and breweries. I enjoy a good glass of wine and a beer or two hanging out with friends, laughing, and listening to some good music but wonder what it is doing to my health. I have read some articles recently that indicate that as women age, our bodies and lifestyles change in many ways, and for some,...