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New York – A new study suggests the continued consumption of alcohol can shrink the brain.

The journal ‘Archives of Neurology’ says that the abundant and continued intake of alcohol accelerates the reduction in the brain, which normally is shrinking with age.

1839 participants took part in one of the largest studies of all time, which lasted over three decades. These men and women, who were between 33 and 88 years, were classified into five groups according to their intake of alcohol. Most of the big drinkers were primarily men.

These results must be verified in other trials, which also can be determined if the atrophy described is related to any alteration functional. Nevertheless, the authors believe that this study “shows a clear message about the possible damage that can lead to drink alcohol.”