Tag: UK Biobank alcohol study

Reliable Studies Agree: An Alcohol A Day Shrinks The Brain

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article discusses the study showing that one drink daily can shrink the whole brain based on the UK Biobank study. For years, the effects of alcohol on brain health have been debated, with research often associating heavy drinking with brain atrophy, neuron loss, and compromised white matter integrity. However, new findings from a study…

Alcohol And Heart Disease Risk: New Evidence Shows One Drink Is Too Many

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article discusses findings from the UK Biobank Study showing that one alcoholic drink a day is related to higher heart disease risk. For years, we’ve heard that moderate drinking might protect your heart. New research, particularly from the UK Biobank study, challenges this belief. Even one daily drink can increase your risk of cardiovascular…