Ifdementiaruns in your family, it can be a constant concern.
And anything that impairs the heart and vascular health has negative impacts on brain health.
Alcohol can elevate blood pressure and harmful blood lipids, which may lead to abnormal heart rhythm and more.
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In addition, studies show thatexcessive drinkingcan shrink the size of your brain.
One study published inLancet Public Healthreported that heavy alcohol consumption tripled the risk of early-onset dementia.
Sugary Beverages
In addition to limiting alcohol, avoidingsugar-sweetened beveragesis important to help maintain brain health.
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If you want a healthy “diet” beverage, stick with watersparklingor still.
The Mediterranean diet focuses onplant-based foodsrich in fruits and vegetables and limits animal-based foods to naturally limit saturated fat.
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