Abstinence is as bad for your brain as getting drunk is.
Paper in the British Medical Journal
Layman's story in The Register
I find it interesting that the survey sample was made up of civil servants.
Paper in the British Medical Journal
Layman's story in The Register
Quote: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.
I find it interesting that the survey sample was made up of civil servants.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
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