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It’s natural for your brain to age over time, just like the rest of your body.

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However, your diet and lifestyle can also impact the rate at which yourbrain ages.

Certain habits may slow down the brain aging process, while others may speed it up.

Read on tolearn more about some of the drinks that may contribute to aging your brain faster.

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And for more, check outThe Worst Foods Increasing Your Risk of Dementia.

Soda can age your brain.

Diet soda can age your brain too.

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Unfortunately, research has also found a connection between diet soda and brain health.

Still, it’s enough of a reason to rethink whether youreallyneed to drink a diet soda every day.

Alcohol may impact your braineven in moderation.

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Drinking in excessorbinge drinkingis something that most everyone agrees can speed up your brain’s aging process.

The current research is conflicting.

But recent research from 2022 shows that just one or two drinks a day may negatively impact your brain.