Research shows that a glass of beer or wine a day can shrink your brain

Author: Patrick Dump / KDKA-TV

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you’re one of those people who drinks a glass of wine or beer at the end of the day to relax … it can shrink your brain.

This conclusion came to us from Friday’s issue of the journal “Nature”.

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The study found that on average, people over the age of 50 who drink a pint of beer or a glass of wine every day age for two years.

However, the study contradicts previous studies that have previously shown that moderate amounts of alcohol do benefit brain health.

One reviewer said the article is not final, but identifies areas for future research.