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We talk to Dr. Douglas Feinstein, a research professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and research biologist at the Jesse Brown VA…
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A study shows that excessive alcohol consumption is linked with slower reaction-time in aging. The effects of alcohol on brain health have long been…
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A new study finds that later-life alcohol abuse could be an early red flag for dementia. Excessive drinking that begins later in life can…
New research shows that heavy drinking is linked with structural changes in the brain during early abstinence. While research shows that there are many…
Dr. Douglas Feinstein shares his team’s research into the link between alcohol consumption and brain health. Is drinking alcohol ever a good idea for…
In recent years, researchers have found evidence that a daily glass of wine may bolster brain health, but scientists still debate whether alcohol, in any…
Excessive alcohol consumption is a well-researched hazard to your health. But for years, the scientific community has been trying to figure out if small…
What is the relationship between alcohol and Alzheimer’s? Does alcohol cause Alzheimer’s disease? These are questions scientists have been studying for years. A 2017…
Experts share essential heat safety tips as climate-related dangers increase for families living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As a heat wave…
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