Study: Drinking up to 5 –8 glasses of wine or beer a week not seen to increase dementia risk

Conclusion: The risk of dementia was increased in people who abstained from alcohol in midlife or consumed >14 units/week. In several countries, guidelines define thresholds for harmful alcohol consumption much higher than 14 units/week. The present findings encourage the downward revision of such guidelines to promote cognitive health at older ages … Taken together, these results suggest that abstention and excessive alcohol consumption are associated with an increased risk of dementia, although the underlying mechanisms are likely to be different in the two groups. Overall, no evidence was found that alcohol consumption between 1 unit/week and 14 units/week increases the risk of dementia. The Study in Context: For a good night’s rest, combine general sleep hygiene with mindful and cognitive techniques Solving the Brain Fitness Puzzle Is the Key to Self-Empowered Aging Six tips to build resilience and prevent brain-damaging stress 20 Must-Know Facts to Harness Neuroplasticity and Improve Brain Health Report: 35% of worldwide dementia cases could be prevented by modifying these 9 modifiable risk factors
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness abstinence alcohol dementia midlife Source Type: blogs