what is the liver/brain/heart?
The major role is metabolism, detoxification, and storage
What is the liver?
Build-up of fat in the liver cells causing the liver to enlarge
Is there a safe amount of alcohol that our bodies can consume and not risk some deterioration?
What is no?
What happens to the brain's reward system when someone triggers the release of dopamine through alcohol consumption for an extended period, leading to a feeling of depression when sober?
What is the dopamine stores run low and can no longer trigger the reward system?
Which type of fats should be limited in a heart-healthy diet?
What are saturated fats?
Pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body
What is the left side of the heart?
Inflammation of the liver causing jaundice, pain over the liver, fever, loss of appetite, and nausea and vomiting
What is Alcoholic Hepatitis?
What can occur as a result of alcohol's effect on the blood vessels, causing them to become stiff and narrow?
What is hypertension (high blood pressure)?
Which brain chemicals are significantly affected by long-term alcohol use, leading to imbalances that can impact a person's mood and mental well-being?
Name three activities that can help keep your brain active and engaged.
What are puzzles, reading, playing cards
Has control over heart rate and breathing
What is the brain?
Damaged or scarred liver
What is Liver Cirrhosis?
What is weakened ability to supply blood to the heart?
What part of the brain does alcohol directly affect when it crosses the blood-brain barrier, leading to shrinkage of cells and potential brain shrinkage over time?
What are neurons?
Neurotransmitters of the brain
What is GABA, Dopamine, and Serotonin
Non-reversible effect of long-term use of alcohol on the liver
What is Liver Cirrhosis?
What can happen to the heart's ability to deliver blood to the body when irregular heartbeats occur due to alcohol use?
What is impaired blood delivery to the body?
What cognitive issues can arise from long-term alcohol use, including memory loss, difficulties learning new concepts, and impulsive behavior?
What is dementia
Name three proteins that are considered good for maintaining brain/liver health.
What are fish, chicken, and eggs
Carries blood away from the heart
Build-up of fluid in the stomach
What is Ascites?
When the heart muscle becomes too thick, weak, stiff, and stretched, what condition may be present?
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
What can a decrease in GABA production cause?
What is anxiety?
Name two foods rich in vitamin E and antioxidants that are beneficial for liver health.
What are olives and almonds?