Alcohol

Moderate drinking could prevent dementia, analysis finds

August 18, 2011

Imbibing in the occasional glass of wine might actually reduce the risk of dementia, according to an analysis of 143 studies conducted since 1977.

Moderate drinking associated with lower risk of dementia

March 11, 2011

Elderly adults who consume about two alcoholic beverages per day are at a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia than non-drinkers, according to new research from Germany.

Older alcoholics consume more alcohol than younger ones

December 08, 2009

Elderly people with drinking problems consume significantly more alcohol than their younger counterparts, new research finds.

Theory about health and two-drink minimum debunked in new study

October 15, 2009

It's last call for those who think two drinks a day can stave off functional decline in old age. New research suggests that it's lifestyle, not liquor, that really helps to determine how we age.

Geriatrics study: Drink your way to mental health... sort of

July 14, 2009

The largest study to date on the effects of alcohol intake among seniors has turned up mixed results: On one hand, moderate consumption significantly decreases the risk of developing dementia. However, if a person already has dementia, any alcohol consumption greatly accelerates cognitive decline.