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Moderate Drinking Linked to Brain Damage, Study Warns

4/28/2025

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New research from Brazil's São Paulo Autopsy Service reveals that even moderate drinking can jeopardize brain health, heightening the risk of chronic damage and cognitive decline. Heavy drinkers face a staggering 133% increase in vascular problems tied to diminished cognitive function. The findings urge a reduction in alcohol consumption to safeguard mental well-being as we age.

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New research from Brazil's São Paulo Autopsy Service reveals that even moderate drinking can jeopardize brain health, heightening the risk of chronic damage and cognitive decline. Heavy drinkers face a staggering 133% increase in vascular problems tied to diminished cognitive function. The findings urge a reduction in alcohol consumption to safeguard mental well-being as we age.