Studies of the effect of alcohol consumption on cognitive ability are often confounded. One
approach to avoid confounding is the Mendelian randomization design. Here, we used such …

Aims To use M endelian randomization to assess whether alcohol intake was causally
associated with cognitive function. Design M endelian randomization using a genetic variant …

Aims: Cross-sectional studies suggest that alcohol consumption benefits cognitive function.
However, more longitudinal studies are required to confirm that alcohol has an effect on …

BackgroundHigher cognitive ability is associated with favourable health characteristics. The
relation between ability and alcohol consumption, and their interplay with other health …

Objective: Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with better cognitive
performance in late adulthood, possibly by improving vascular health. Few studies have …

BackgroundCognitive deficits in alcohol dependence (AD) have been observed, poorer
verbal ability being among the most consistent findings. Genetic factors influence both …

Abstract Background and Aims There have been few longitudinal studies of association
between alcohol use and cognitive functioning in young people. We aimed to examine …

Aims To examine the association of alcohol consumption over 10 years with cognitive
performance in different socio‐economic groups. Design Prospective cohort study, the …

Background: The nature of the relationship between cognition and alcohol consumption
remains controversial. Studies have reported negative, positive, and nonsignificant effects of …

Observational studies usually show that moderate alcohol use is associated with better
cognitive function. Such studies are vulnerable to residual confounding arising from …