Research suggests alcohol consumption helps stave off dementia
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 05:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Experts agree that long-term alcohol abuse is detrimental to memory function and can cause neuro-degenerative disease. However, according to a study published in Age and Ageing by Oxford University Press today, there is evidence that light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may decrease the risk of cognitive decline or dementia.