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Study Reveals 133% Brain Damage Risk from Heavy Drinking

4/18/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Neurology uncovers a startling truth: indulging in eight or more alcoholic drinks each week raises the risk of brain damage by a staggering 133%. Examining nearly 1,800 autopsy results, researchers discovered that heavy drinkers suffered from more vascular lesions and had a life expectancy cut short by 13 years compared to non-drinkers. Even moderate drinkers faced a 60% heightened risk of cognitive decline.

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A groundbreaking study in Neurology uncovers a startling truth: indulging in eight or more alcoholic drinks each week raises the risk of brain damage by a staggering 133%. Examining nearly 1,800 autopsy results, researchers discovered that heavy drinkers suffered from more vascular lesions and had a life expectancy cut short by 13 years compared to non-drinkers. Even moderate drinkers faced a 60% heightened risk of cognitive decline.