Good news for drinkers, if you drink 3 drinks a day maximum, you could be warding off dementia and other cognitive impairments.
According to a University of California 30 year study, people over 65 that drink can enjoy a healthier retirement than non-drinkers.
The study tracked 1000 middle class white men and women in California and linked to other recent studies indicating alcohol intake can affect longevity, even the Queen drinks four drinks a day.
Excessive alcohol consumption on the other hand, is known to cause alcohol related dementia.Find out more http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/why-heavy-drinkers-live-longer-without-dementia/news-story/961fc6b055921eb9fdb4c6f8803dbb3d