How a glass of wine or a pint of beer a day will help improve memory

A daily pint of beer or glass of wine can ward off dementia, according to a new study.

Researchers found pensioners who enjoy a daily drop of their favourite alcoholic beverage have better memories than teetotallers.

The study showed those over 60 who drank sensibly were better at recalling events, and had more grey matter in the hippocampus, the area of the brain which controls memory.

Earlier animal experiments have found alcohol helps boost the number of nerve cells in this area of the brain which may account for the phenomenon.

Scientists also believe exposing the brain to moderate amounts of alcohol may increase the release of chemicals involved with cognitive functions, or information processing.

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