Binge drinking isn’t good for you — that’s a no-brainer. When it comes to brain health, that pounding headache and day-long hangover after a…
We talk to Dr. Douglas Feinstein, a research professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and research biologist at the Jesse Brown VA…
Researchers suggests that alcohol can hinder the microglia from clearing beta-amyloid proteins. For those trying to follow preventative advice to avoid dementia, the guidance…
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…
According to Homer Simpson, alcohol is “the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” While the patriarch of the Simpson family isn’t…
FAQ: Do symptoms of Alzheimer’s get worse when you drink alcohol? Alcohol and Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory,…
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…
The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention and intervention, a global project that gets scientists to review the evidence for risk factors of dementia every few…
More than 7 million Americans are living with dementia, and these numbers are set to double by 2060. Experts say that getting an early…
Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. It’s thought that around 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented (or at least delayed)…