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Heavy Drinking Doubles Risk of Brain Damage, Study Finds

6/27/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of São Paulo uncovers a staggering 133% increased risk of vascular brain lesions in heavy drinkers, alongside heightened chances of neurological damage. Even former heavy drinkers are not in the clear. This vital research calls for urgent public health awareness about the lasting dangers alcohol poses to our brain health.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of São Paulo uncovers a staggering 133% increased risk of vascular brain lesions in heavy drinkers, alongside heightened chances of neurological damage. Even former heavy drinkers are not in the clear. This vital research calls for urgent public health awareness about the lasting dangers alcohol poses to our brain health.