New studies show alcohol causes premature aging by damaging DNA and shrinking brain tissue, but quitting could protect your ...

You might think that having a drink or two after work—or enjoying a weekend cocktail—is harmless, but experts are starting to raise some serious concerns. Even moderate alcohol consumption could be ...

Analyzing data from more than half a million adults in the U.S. and U.K., researchers found that even light drinking was ...

When it comes to dementia risk, no amount of alcohol is safe, according to a new study that contradicts earlier research ...

It's no secret that alcohol affects our brains even when consumed in moderation. Drinking alcohol, even in small amounts, can have both short-term and long-term effects on your brain and overall ...

Think light drinking protects your brain? Think again Even light drinking is unlikely to be protective; risk rises in tandem with quantity of alcohol consumed. Date: October 4, 2025 Source: BMJ Group ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study found that any amount of alcohol could increase the risk of developing dementia later in life, despite previous research suggesting otherwise. A new study published in ...

No level of alcohol is safe for the brain and even light drinking is linked to an increased risk for dementia, results of a large observational study suggested. The research combined observational ...

(NewsNation) — A new study suggests the brain physically adapts to rely on alcohol to relieve stress and anxiety, creating a powerful feedback loop that makes quitting drinking extremely difficult.

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