In this episode of The Brain Standard, we break down one of the largest long-term studies ever conducted on coffee intake and dementia risk — and why alcohol consistently trends in the opposite direction.

We discuss how caffeine affects your brain, why caffeinated coffee (but not decaf) was associated with lower dementia risk, and the role antioxidants and BDNF may play in cognitive protection. Then we shift to alcohol — its impact on brain volume, inflammation, sleep quality, and why even moderate intake may compound over time.

This episode isn’t about extremes. It’s about patterns.

Your brain reflects your habits over decades. Small daily inputs add up — in your favor or against you.

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