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No Rest for Broken Bones

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Buzzed Boomers who drink and fall, or just fall, and break a hip or whatever are all around us. Or are us. So we were interested to read here in Scientific American that putting some weight on those breaks sooner than we may think can save lives. “The lack of movement leads to serious problems such as blood clots and weakening of the lungs. One 2005 study found that nine percent of hip fracture patients died within 30 days of breaking a hip and that 30 percent died within the first year.” Now, our advice is to not fall and not break bones. But we’re not scientists.

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Not Quite So Dry

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Yeah, Dry January was a bit depressing. For retired Buzzed Boomers, those adult beverages are an important part of socializing. And socializing is an important part of staying healthy. So we were pleased to read about a study that concluded a small amount of alcohol some days, emphasize small, might be beneficial to mood and well-being. Spreading it out over the week, using light mixers, choosing light beer, avoiding salt and sugary cocktails, drinking water alongside…. all are key to keeping the pros from outweighing the cons. The usual…. Moderation. But it’s a lot more fun than Dry.

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Lay An Egg

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Our New Year’s resolutions include ingesting more protein. Like that found in eggs. Remember when eggs were bad? Then they were good. Then they were expensive. Then they weren’t. And now they’re expensive again.

Which came first, the chicken or the road? We’re looking forward to getting on the other side of this scrambled mess. We’re eggs-austed!

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Obesity Drugs Are Painful

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Where do they hurt? In the wallet. Around 65% of folks taking drugs like Ozempic quit within a year. Not because they don’t work or because of side effects. It’s because they’re expensive, like a grand a month, and most health insurance doesn’t cover them for weight loss. For diabetes, they generally do.

The policy is likely penny-wise and pound-foolish because the cost of obesity has got be enormous. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, broken chairs.

Someone do something about it! Thanks.

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Smile!

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Happy Birthday to Buzzed Boomer Johnny Rotten (now back to John Lyndon – born 1956) of the Sex Pistols! As you may recall, the Sex Pistols popularized British punk. Allegedly, John earned his nickname from lack of oral hygiene turning his teeth green! Rock on John!

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Boom!

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The black comedy movie Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Love the Bomb was released on this day in 1964 starring the great Peter Sellers in multiple roles. If you haven’t seen it, those hydrogen bombs are still around. So maybe it’s best not to watch it.

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Ozempic

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We’d like to report that Dry January resulted in significant weight loss over the month. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. Where’s the drugs? They work. When will insurance cover them for all people who realize we’re carrying a few extra dozen?

Meanwhile, we’re looking forward to the Buzz when that scale listens to reason.

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Painkiller

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There are days when strong medicine is called for. This is one of those days.

A Painkiller is a rum cocktail often associated with the British Virgin Islands, its place of origin. The Painkiller is a blend of rum with four parts pineapple juice, one part cream of coconut and one part orange juice, well shaken and served on the rocks with a generous amount of fresh grated nutmeg on top.

Here’s to better days.

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Archie Leach

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Cary Grant, born Archie Leach, ran away from home at 13 and began his show biz career as a juggler, stilt walker, Coney Island barker, and vaudeville actor. Reports Brittannica, he would be celebrating a birthday today if he hadn’t passed away in 1986 at age 82. We will remember him as the charming, debonair film hero.

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Healthcare Rant

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We should stop reading about the high cost and poor results of healthcare in the US.  It’s depressing.  AARP says there’s a shortage of doctors so even finding one is becoming a challenge.  Getting health insurance to cover the visit is another hassle.  Deny, delay, deny some more until you go away.  And outcomes are about the worst in the developed world.  

Is there relief in site?  No.  Meanwhile, the health industry and pharmaceutical companies spend millions and millions on lobbying politicians (many of whom are provided with excellent health insurance – often for life).  Lobbying might make a good career, though.  Thousands of jobs!

One doctor told us he thought his job would be replaced by AI in seven years.  We’d still need nurses and aides but the diagnosing and treatment recommendations would be much better handled by AI.  And AI would remember everything about you and everything you shared in the doctor’s office. And, by the way, your surgeon is a robot. (That’s probably not a bad thing.  Never hung over or in the middle of a divorce).  

What does this have to do with “catching a mellow Buzz”?  It’s no wonder we drink.

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Martini Madness

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We love Vine Pair for their fine coverage of wine, spirits and more. But here’s an article that rankles us traditionalists….. “From Crispy Chicken Skin to Potato Chips, Martini Garnishes Have Run Amok”. Read it here and weep. Admittedly, some of the creations were attempts to go viral and not serious. However, here’s our opinion deftly stated by a proper New York cocktail expert.

“The essence of the garnish is to serve as a complement to enhance the sensorial experience of any cocktail,” says David Orellana, beverage director at New York’s Grand Brasserie, who believes the recent Netflix reality show “Drink Masters” has inspired these garnishes to run amok — not a good thing in his book. “At Grand Brasserie we are bound to tradition when it comes to Martini garnishes,” he says.

Thank you. Save the creativity for everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Bloody Mary’s.

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Sacrificing Vices to Improve Health Is No Walk in the Park

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Vine Pair helps out with an article on how non-alcoholic beer, and there are some good ones, can lower cholesterol. We’re not a fan of mocktails but non-alcoholic IPA’s help make Dry January more tolerable. But there’s more!

“Non-alcoholic beer may be mostly water, but it also contains plenty of nutrients like amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds like polyphenols. Medical research has proven that polyphenols — which are found in hops — carry antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and can improve overall cardiovascular health.”

So drink up!

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