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Aging Drinkers Show 68% Brain Flow Drop, Thinning

4/23/2026

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  • Timothy C. Durazzo led study that found alcohol use in aging reduces flow and thins brain tissue.
  • Measured thickness in 45 and perfusion in 27 participants drinking <=60 drinks monthly, showing it linked to lower flow in 68 % of brain regions and thinning in frontal, parietal and occipital lobes.
  • Durazzo said the sample size and few female participants limit conclusions and urged larger, diverse studies of balance, coordination and dexterity.