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One large 2022 study from the United Kingdom found that having an average of eight drinks a week was associated with slightly smaller brain volume than having an average of four per week.
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A large 2022 study from the United Kingdom found that consuming an average of eight drinks per week was associated with slightly smaller brain volume compared to four drinks per week.
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{
    "date": "2022",
    "location": "United Kingdom",
    "statistic": "smaller brain volume"
}
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United Kingdom Alcohol Medical Research Brain Health
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September 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM (1 week 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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