A glass or two of wine each day can help reduce the risk of
developing Alzheimer’s, the biggest ever study has found.
Researchers discovered those who indulged in light to moderate
social drinking were 23 per cent less likely to develop forms of
dementia and cognitive impairment. ‘It is well accepted that a
glass of wine is good for your heart and reduces coronary artery
and cardiovascular diseases,’ said Edward J Neafsey, a co-author
of the study carried out at Loyola University Chicago Stritch
School of Medicine. He added that moderate alcohol consumption
had the same effect on the brain. Scientists analysed more than
140 studies, dating back to 1977, and involving more than
365,000 people. Wine was also found to be more beneficial than
beer or spirits, according to the findings published in the
journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. But the
researchers said most studies in the analysis did not
distinguish between the different types of alcohol. Moderate
drinking was defined as a maximum of two dri