Resurgence Behavioral Health has released a new article, “Can Alcohol Cause Permanent Damage?”, examining the long-term ...

A new genetic analysis has found that although the risk of dementia increases with increased alcohol intake, even small amounts of alcohol can heighten a person's risk.

Alcohol can impair your ability to think, damage your brain cells, and increase your risk of long-term conditions such as memory loss and addiction. You may think of alcohol as a way to unwind or ...

We have heard this claim for years: having one or two drinks of alcohol every day might actually help stave off dementia.

Even light drinking may raise dementia risk, new research shows. No protective effect of alcohol on brain health was found.

The researchers found that the more alcohol people drank, the more increased their risk of dementia became. “These findings provide evidence for a relationship between all types of alcohol use and ...

You might think that having a drink or two after work—or enjoying a weekend cocktail—is harmless, but experts are starting to ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics. Many of us enjoy an alcoholic drink from ...

Repeated alcohol use can have several lasting effects on a person’s brain beyond the temporary intoxication experienced during drinking. A combination of chemical, structural, and behavioral changes ...

Share on Pinterest Heavy drinking can cause brain abnormalities that could increase the risk for cognitive decline. Image credit: Martí Sans/Stocksy. The full effects of drinking are something experts ...

A Nov. 20 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows images of two brains. One is deformed, discolored and labeled "DRINKERS (sic) BRAIN," while the other seems relatively normal and is labeled ...

Lack of sleep can lead to many problems. Recent research suggests that the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain can be even more dangerous than the effects of alcohol. Lack of sleep can also ...