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Dr. Kristine Yaffe, a professor of psychiatry, neurology and epidemiology at the University of California, San Francisco, stated that the idea of the J-shaped curve was really pretty darn reproducible in many studies, but more recently, people have debunked that J.
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Dr. Kristine Yaffe, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, stated that the J-shaped curve idea regarding alcohol and health was reproducible in many studies, but has recently been debunked.
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{
    "person": "Dr. Kristine Yaffe",
    "concept": "J-shaped curve",
    "organization": "University of California, San Francisco"
}
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Research Alcohol Medical Professional University of California, San Francisco
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September 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM (2 weeks ago)

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How Drinking Affects Your Dementia Risk
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/25/well/mind/alcohol-dementia-risk.html

New research challenges the long-held belief that moderate alcohol consumption is beneficial for brain health, suggesting even light drinking may increase dementia risk. Experts are still investigating how alcohol affects the brain and at what levels harm occurs.

Alcohol Consumption Dementia Brain Health Cognitive Decline Medical Research Public Health

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