Tag: Weekly drinking

A recent 2025 study published in *BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine* found that even light drinking, defined as one to three drinks a week, is linked to a higher risk of dementia and brain damage. This finding challenges the widely-held perception that occasional alcohol consumption is entirely harmless and highlights the importance of understanding the true health implications of weekly drinking habits.

According to the UK's Chief Medical Officers, the low-risk drinking guideline for both men and women is no more than 14 units of alcohol per week. Therefore, at 13 units, your intake is just within the recommended low-risk limit, but it is important to understand the full context of what that means for your health.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), alcohol consumption was responsible for approximately 3 million deaths worldwide in 2019, with the highest burden of disease coming from heavy and episodic consumption. This critical fact sets the stage for a fundamental question: Is the frequency or the quantity of alcohol consumed the greater risk factor for your health?