Coffee beansMOSCOW, 15 Jan. The abuse of alcohol, sugary drinks and coffee can lead to brain damage and cognitive impairment. The Eat This, Not That! portal reports this with reference to American nutritionists. In small amounts, caffeine has a positive effect on cognitive functions, but excessive consumption of caffeine has a diametrically opposite effect, and more than six cups of this drink a day can cause brain shrinkage and the development of dementia. Drinks high in sugar can also have a negative effect on brain function. 
A sudden cause of dementia revealed leading to shrinkage of the prefrontal cortex. As it turned out, if a person drinks one or two glasses of sugary drinks daily, his brain is 5.8 years older, and if more than two glasses — by 11 years. Dementia is acquired dementia, a persistent decrease in cognitive activity with loss to one degree or another earlier acquired knowledge and practical skills. Most often, this condition occurs in old age. About ten million new cases of dementia are registered annually worldwide.
