Coffee consumption and dementia risk: New study findings

A new study links coffee consumption to a reduced dementia risk, while other reports warn of the cognitive impacts of alcohol consumption.

According to findings published by ScienceDaily, the consumption of two to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily is linked to a significantly lower risk of dementia and improved cognitive functioning. The study, which followed participants for up to 43 years, indicated that this benefit appears regardless of genetic risk, whereas decaffeinated coffee did not show a similar association. Full details regarding participant demographics have not yet been released.

Simultaneously, a report by Seznam Zprávy highlights a different aspect of drinking habits, warning that even moderate alcohol consumption may increase the long-term risk of cancer and dementia. Further details regarding the mechanisms of alcohol's impact have not yet been released.