Drinking and dementia – stay within the guidelines
Published 13 July 2009
US scientists have found that moderate drinkers – those who consume between 8 and 14 drinks per week – are at a 37% lower risk of dementia.
However, heavy drinkers - those who consume more than 14 drinks per week - are at twice the normal risk of developing dementia. The findings are presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) in Vienna; the world's largest ever gathering of dementia researchers.Alzheimer's Society comment,
'This study suggests that the odd glass of wine may help reduce your risk of developing dementia. However, stay within the drinking guidelines. Heavy drinkers double their risk of developing this devastating condition.
'As more research emerges about how to reduce your risk of developing dementia it is becoming clear what is good for your heart is good for your head. Getting plenty of exercise, eating the right foods and getting your blood pressure and cholesterol checked could all play a part.'
- Visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/icad for the latest Alzheimer's Society responses to news from the conference.
- Visit www.alz.org/icad the official website of ICAD, the world's leading forum on dementia research.
