By Robert Matthews, Science Correspondent (the telegraph)

Alcohol sharpens your brain according to researchers

It is news guaranteed to raise a cheer among those who enjoy a glass or two: drinking half a bottle of wine a day can make your brain work better, especially if you are a woman.

Research published some years by academics at University College London has found that those who even drink only one glass of wine a week have significantly sharper thought processes than teetotallers.

	Sir Michael Marmot of UCL led the study

The benefits of alcohol, which are thought to be linked to its effect on the flow of blood to the brain, can be detected when a person drinks up to 30 units of alcohol – about four to five bottles of wine – per week.

The researchers were unable to test the effect of higher levels of alcohol consumption, although drunkenness probably negates any positive effects on the brain.

The findings have surprised health officials, who issued yet another warning last week about the dangers of overdrinking.

According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics, one in six women now drinks more than the Government’s recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol a week – an increase of 70 per cent since the late 1980s. The recommended maximum weekly intake for men is 21 units.

Bottomline is, just stay away from the stuff well another avenue to exploit to get many on this potent drug and killer.

A bit harsh may be, then again I guess a little sip wont not hurt would it? and Apparently it does wonders for your health, really?