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A glass of wine or pint of beer a day could stave off dementia, study claims

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A glass of wine or pint of beer a day could stave off dementia, according to new research. Drinking in moderation boosts brain power - and slows up mental decline, say scientists.

The findings were based on almost 20,000 older people who were tracked for almost a decade. Those who enjoyed a regular tipple - up to two drinks a day - were a third less likely to have poor cognitive function compared to tee-totallers.

This includes learning, thinking, reasoning, remembering, problem solving, decision making and attention. On average, their mental capacity was 29 percent stronger.

They also did 26 and 36 per cent better in speech and memory tests, reports JAMA Network Open. Corresponding author Dr Changwei Lei said it adds to evidence that low

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