Alcohol Ages The Brain In Men

Author: Leticia Celentano Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

A number of other studies have shown that the brain can recover after drinking is stopped.

Men who consume more than the recommended amount of alcohol per day experience a significant decrease in general cognition, and their memory may deteriorate, according to a new study.

Researchers from University College London are studying the habits of alcohol consumption among 5,054 men aged 44 to 69. The researchers then measured their cognitive abilities using four tests. They also appreciate their short-term memory , conflict resolution skills and ability to think .

The results show that men who consume an amount of alcohol equal to two and a half beers, each of which contains about 350 ml or more, there is a decrease in cognitive abilities . Scientists are able to calculate that they are close to the same abilities of a person older by approximately 1.5 - 5.7 years.

Experts explain that it has long been clear about the deterioration of cognitive function with age. However, current research shows how alcohol can speed up this process, and scientists explain that it is also an accelerated aging process . A number of other studies have shown that the brain can recover once alcohol is stopped.

In addition, scientists explain that excessive alcohol consumption can worsen our cardiovascular health .

The data from the study were published in the journal Neurology .

Alcohol Ages The Brain In Men

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