Even moderate drinking linked to a decline in brain health, finds study

[rangerrebew]

Even moderate drinking linked to a decline in brain health, finds study
Results have important public health implications for a large sector of the population

Date:
    June 6, 2017
Source:
    BMJ
Summary:
    Alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels, is associated with increased risk of adverse brain outcomes and steeper decline in cognitive (mental) skills, finds a new study.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170606201359.htm

[Oceander]

What counts as "moderate"?

[thackney]

What counts as "moderate"?

From the article:

While those consuming over 30 units a week were at the highest risk compared with abstainers, even those drinking moderately (14-21 units per week) were three times more likely to have hippocampal atrophy compared with abstainers.

There was no protective effect of light drinking (up to 7 units per week) over abstinence.

I'm guessing a unit is a single serving: