02-08-2017 17:08 via pittsburgh.cbslocal.com

Moderate, Heavy Drinkers More Likely To Reach Age 85 Without Dementia, Study Says

CBS Local — Moderate to heavy alcohol drinkers are more likely to reach age 85 without developing dementia and similar cognitive issues when compared to non-drinkers, according to a new study from the University of California, San Diego.
The research is the latest in a series of studies that observe how factors like genetics, one’s diet and the environment impact the development of dementia.
“Moderate and heavy drinkers had 2-fold higher odds of living to age 85 without co
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