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2. Alcohol-related dementia - Wikipedia

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   The signs and symptoms of alcohol-related dementia are essentially the same as the symptoms present in other types of dementia, making alcohol-related dementia difficult to diagnose. There are very few qualitative differences between alcohol dementia and Alzheimer's disease and it is therefore difficult to distinguish between the two. [6]

3. Effects of alcohol on memory - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol acts as a general central nervous system depressant, but it also affects some specific areas of the brain to a greater extent than others. Memory impairment caused by alcohol has been linked to the disruption of hippocampal function—particularly affecting gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) neurotransmission which negatively impacts long-term potentiation ...

4. Impact of alcohol on aging - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol is a potent neurotoxin. [5] The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has found, "Alcoholism may accelerate normal aging or cause premature aging of the brain." [6] Another report by the same agency found, "Chronic alcohol consumption, as well as chronic glucocorticoid exposure, can result in premature and/or exaggerated ...

5. If you drink this much alcohol daily you could be at risk for ...

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   Alcoholism shares a robust relationship with dementia risk, and the correlative literature is getting stronger by the decade.. As of 2020, Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is studied to affect ...

6. Alcohol-related brain damage - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol abuse affects neurons in the frontal cortex that typically have a large soma, or cell body. This type of neuron is more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease and normal aging. Research is still being conducted to determine whether there is a direct link between excessive alcohol consumption and Alzheimer's disease. [8]

7. Expert: If You're a Senior, Watch Out for These 7 Common ...

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   Warning signs and symptoms of dementia can vary from person to person, but some common signs include changes to cognitive function, including confusion, memory loss, disorientation, or loss of ...

8. Long-term impact of alcohol on the brain - Wikipedia

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   The effects can manifest much later—mid-life Alcohol Use Disorder has been found to correlate with increased risk of severe cognitive and memory deficits in later life. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Alcohol related brain damage is not only due to the direct toxic effects of alcohol; alcohol withdrawal, nutritional deficiency, electrolyte disturbances, and ...

9. 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's - AOL

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   Here are 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, according to the Alzheimer's Association. If you notice any of these signs in a loved one, schedule an appointment with their doctor.