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Moderate Alcohol and Diet Changes Cut Dementia Risk

7/14/2025

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Small lifestyle adjustments can dramatically lower the risk of dementia. Research reveals that moderate alcohol intake speeds up brain shrinkage and heightens Alzheimer's risk. Embracing a Mediterranean diet, abundant in vegetables, fruits, and fish, may reduce dementia risk by 23%. These insights highlight the crucial role of diet and alcohol moderation in safeguarding cognitive health in the UK.

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Small lifestyle adjustments can dramatically lower the risk of dementia. Research reveals that moderate alcohol intake speeds up brain shrinkage and heightens Alzheimer's risk. Embracing a Mediterranean diet, abundant in vegetables, fruits, and fish, may reduce dementia risk by 23%. These insights highlight the crucial role of diet and alcohol moderation in safeguarding cognitive health in the UK.