Too much boozing will lead to dementia

Alcohol-use disorders are associated with a three-fold higher risk for all types of dementia. — AFP

Chronic heavy drinking is a major risk factor for all types of dementia, especially early onset of the disease, according to a study published on Feb 21, 2018, in The Lancet Public Health.

Researchers examining more than 57,000 cases of early-onset dementia in France found that well over half were either alcohol-related or accompanied by an additional diagnosis of alcohol abuse.