# @jaredv68 on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C7xGVH-Soil
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26155385-jaredv68-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/80cc94b4b4.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-06-03T20:37:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jared Veldheer (@jaredv68) — https://gondola.cc/jaredv68

## Caption

One habit I wish I would have changed during my NFL career: limit alcohol.

Knowing what I know now I wouldn’t have touched alcohol after practices or games. It wasn’t getting me closer to my goals and now I have limited it in my life significantly. 

Here is how alcohol impacts overall health and well-being:

Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline: Alcohol can worsen symptoms of brain injuries, leading to memory loss and decreased cognitive function over time.

Delayed Recovery: Consuming alcohol can slow down the healing process from concussions and other head injuries.

Heightened Risk of Mental Health Issues: Alcohol use after head trauma can exacerbate anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.Impact on 

Physical Health: Regular alcohol consumption can harm liver function, cardiovascular health, and disrupt sleep patterns.

It’s essential to make healthier choices for a better quality of life. #NFL #BrainHealth #Wellness #Recovery #HealthyLiving

## Stats

- **Views:** 29,006
- **Likes:** 1,646
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 16

## Credits

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A brand, account owner, or featured person is not necessarily the creator.

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Grit | @GritPlayer | https://gondola.cc/GritPlayer | Media Production Company |
| Jared Veldheer | @jaredv68 | https://gondola.cc/jaredv68 | Client |

## Tags

wellness, brainhealth, healthyliving, recovery, nfl

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