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Any Amount of Alcohol May Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Genetic analysis of over 559,000 participants shows a 15% higher dementia risk per 1-3 extra drinks weekly, with no safe alcohol consumption level identified.
- Drinking any amount of alcohol may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a study led by experts from the University of Oxford, Yale, and Cambridge.
- The research showed that both non-drinkers and heavy drinkers had a higher risk of dementia compared to light drinkers, challenging previous beliefs about light drinking being beneficial.
- Dr Anya Topiwala stated that the findings contradict the belief that low alcohol levels benefit brain health, suggesting a need for reduced consumption.
- Researchers used genetic analysis to determine the cause of dementia, finding that higher alcohol consumption correlates with increased dementia risk, contrary to previous studies.
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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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