Two beers a day damages human brains as much as 10 years of aging

 

A large study of more than 36,000 high-quality MRI brain scans has found that drinking four units of alcohol a day – two beers, or two glasses of wine – causes structural damage and brain volume loss equivalent to 10 years of aging.

The science on alcohol consumption can be confusing and overwhelming. A quick scroll through our coverage over the years will tell you it directly causes cancer, but also reduces inflammation and helps to flush toxins out of the brain. It stunts growth in developing brains by nearly 50 percent, it permanently damages your DNA and is confidently linked with early-onset dementia, but on the other hand, red wine contains antioxidant compounds that are good for your heart, and can even help protect you from bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease.

A man went to see his doctor for a check-up. The doc said I need you to give up wine, beer, motorcycles, & rock n' roll. The man said: wow doc, will that make me live to a ripe old age? The doctor said, nope, but it'll sure feel like that!

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