You're confusing me with someone who gives a ****

There is a suggestion that the recommended alcohol limits should be halved for the over-65s.  As a 73-year-old who drinks - by my calculation - somewhere in the region of 80 or more units a week I shall take a lot of no notice, but there does seem to be an assumption here that old people have a vested interest in prolonging their lifespan.  I can only speak for myself, but if I were given the option of "carry on as you are and you might live another five years, whereas if you follow this diet and restrict your alcohol intake, you could look forward to another ten years or more", I know which I'd choose!