Moderate drinking associated with lower risk of dementia
Mar 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...
Older alcoholics consume more alcohol than younger ones
Dec 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
Oct 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...
Geriatrics study: Drink your way to mental health… sort of
Jul 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,...