Binge drinking in early adult years fundamentally changes how the brain’s neurons communicate, in what scientists equate to a faulty gas pedal in a car that needs more pressure applied to “go.” What’s more, it remains unchanged for decades, raising the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. While there’s not much we can do about the past, it may help earlier intervention and treatment to target this area of the brain.
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Brain Health, Body & Mind
Tags: Pennsylvania State University, Alzheimer’s disease, Alcohol, Age-Related, Aging, Neural Network, Brain, neurons, Neuroscience
