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Any Amount of Alcohol May Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Genetic and observational data from over 559,000 adults show dementia risk rises by 15% with just 1-3 drinks weekly, challenging beliefs about safe alcohol levels.
- Drinking any amount of alcohol may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a study by researchers at the University of Oxford, Yale University, and the University of Cambridge.
- The study found that heavy drinkers had a 41% higher risk of dementia compared to light drinkers who consumed fewer than seven drinks per week.
- There is no protective effect of low-level drinking on brain health; evidence suggests it could be harmful, according to Dr. Anya Topiwala.
- The researchers indicated that reducing alcohol consumption could play a significant role in dementia prevention and emphasized the need for further research on alcohol's impact on brain health.
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Why That Evening Glass Of Wine May Harm Your Brain More Than You Realize
A sweeping new study of over half a million people across two continents has delivered a stark message about alcohol and brain health: even light drinking may raise dementia risk. The post Why That Evening Glass Of Wine May Harm Your Brain More Than You Realize appeared first on Study Finds.
A new study concludes that any alcohol consumption, even mild alcohol consumption, is associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life.
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Any Amount Of Drinking Increases Dementia Risk, Study Says
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According to a recent, comprehensive study, there is no safe amount, although it has previously been suggested that moderate consumption may be beneficial.
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