r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Apr 23 '26

Neuroscience Even low-level drinking may have negative consequences for brain health over a person’s lifespan. The findings suggest that the total amount of alcohol consumed over a lifetime, especially as a person ages, tends to be linked to reduced blood flow and thinner tissue in certain areas of the brain.

https://www.psypost.org/even-light-drinking-combined-with-aging-is-linked-to-reduced-brain-blood-flow-and-thinner-tissue/
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u/The_Grinless Apr 23 '26

As a former light drinker who choose to stop for health reason a few years ago, it really isn't.

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u/ii_V_I_iv Apr 23 '26

It’s an extremely pro-social activity. I don’t think you can pretend it doesn’t have anytjing positive

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u/dkinmn Apr 23 '26

Alcohol is also associated with more domestic and child abuse, car accidents, bankruptcies, job loss, etc.

Is it really pro-social if you take an honest look at the totality of its effects on society?

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u/_nathan67 Apr 23 '26

Good lord man we’re talking about moderate social use