A daily glass of wine or pint of beer could help middle-aged and elderly people stave off dementia and maintain brain power, a study has claimed. And even those who drink a smaller amount of alcohol each week could benefit, their results suggested. The study showed that drinking once a day could help stave off the effects of dementia. This graph shows the association in decline of scores and alcohol consumption. However, no clear differences were identified between the two sexesFurther studies have suggested alcohol consumption can fuel the expression of proteins that protect and boost brain development.

Source: Daily Mail June 29, 2020 15:42 UTC