Those who enjoyed a regular tipple - up to two drinks a day - were a third less likely to have poor cognitive function compared to tee-totallers. He said: "Low to moderate drinking was associated with consistently high cognitive function trajectories. (Image: Getty)Between 1996 and 2008 their mental health was screened every two years. Dr Lei said some results from previous studies investigating links between mental health and moderate drinking have been mixed. He added: "Studies examining the mechanisms underlying the association between alcohol drinking and cognition in middle-aged or older adults are needed."

Source: Daily Mirror June 29, 2020 15:00 UTC