* Posts by DonH

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Official: Booze prevents senile dementia

DonH

Results Not Surprising

There is extensive evidence that the moderate consumption of alcohol (beer, wine and distilled spirits) is associated with better cognition and reduced risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

On the other hand, there is no overall evidence that any particular form of alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, or distilled spirits) confers greater health benefits than any other.

http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/InTheNews/MedicalReports/index-Cognition.