India, Sept. 26 -- Much like alcohol has the heavy drinker, tipping over into borderline addiction, this beverage also has its share of light drinkers. Some people enjoy it casually, once in a while, at parties or restaurants, drinking in small amounts. Previous studies also suggested the likelihood of light drinking benefiting brain health.

But a recent study published in the BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine on September 23, 2025, debunked this idea that light consumption has any positive effect. In fact, it may actually act as a risk factor for neurodegenerative disease, dementia.

Often, it is said that if something is consumed in moderation, the effects aren't disastrous, as long as one adheres to the safe limits. Likewise, the same was a...