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November 2024
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- Alcohol consumption is linked to cognitive impairment in individuals aged 60 and older, with both excessive and moderate drinking influencing cognitive health.
- A systematic review of studies from 2010 to 2020 identified that excessive and prolonged alcohol use can lead to serious forms of dementia and cognitive impairment, citing notable disorders like Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
- The cognitive functions most impacted by alcohol use disorder include executive functions, visuospatial skills, attention, and memory, emphasizing the risks associated with high levels of alcohol intake.
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