Drinking alcohol, even in moderation, 'a dementia risk'

[xchrom]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18856658

Drinking even "moderate" amounts of alcohol increases dementia risk, US research suggests.

The findings, presented at an international conference, challenge the notion that some alcohol could be good for ageing brains.

People who stick to recommended alcohol limits are still at risk, as well as bingers and heavy drinkers, according to the work.

The study tracked the health over 20 years of 1,300 women in their mid-60s.

[CTyankee]

1. Just a few days ago, another study said women who had up to 2 alcoholic drinks a day had better

bone density as they age.

Hard to know what to believe. I guess you can have hard bones and soft heads...

[handmade34]

2. to drink or not to drink?

[bemildred]

3. Yawn.

You just don't know what you are supposed to do. It's like no matter what you do, something is going to kill you.