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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Christopher Megrath & Adam Chapman

Study shows drinking two pints a day may ward off dementia

Drinking two pints a day may help combat the effects of dementia, according to a recent study.

Australian researchers looked into the correlation between drinking habits and dementia rates among 25,000 over-60s.

Dementia is a destructive set of symptoms associated with brain decline. Contrary to popular opinion, it is not a direct result of ageing. This means there are ways to reduce the risk. With that in mind, a new study, published in the journal Addiction has arrived at a surprising conclusion: drinking beer may help.

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