Background Alcohol use has been identified as a risk factor for dementia and cognitive
decline. However, some patterns of drinking have been associated with beneficial effects …

Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) describes a wide spectrum of cognitive deficits related
to cerebrovascular diseases. Although the loss of blood flow to cortical regions critically …

Background Dementia is a prevalent condition, affecting 5–7% of people aged 60 years and
older, and a leading cause of disability in people aged 60 years and older globally. We …

Studies show evidence of longitudinal brain volume decreases in schizophrenia. We studied
brain volume changes and their relation to symptom severity, level of function, cognition, and …

A diagnosis of alcohol use disorder is associated with a higher risk of dementia, but a dose–
response relationship between alcohol intake consumption and cognitive impairment …

Consumption of large amounts of alcohol is known to have negative effects, but
consumption in smaller amounts may be protective. The effect of alcohol may be greater in …

Brain diseases and their treatment may help or hurt creativity in ways that shape quality of
life. Increased creative drive is associated with bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis …

Coffee, wine and chocolate are three frequently consumed substances with a significant
impact on cognition. In order to define the structural and cerebral blood flow correlates of self …

Regular alcohol consumption affects cognitive performance and the development of
dementia. So far, findings are contradicting, which might be explained in part by dose …

Drinking alcohol in moderation is often considered a health-conscious behavior, associated
with improved cardiovascular and brain health. However,“moderate” amounts of alcohol …