New England Journal of Medicine

"Although the adverse effects of excessive alcohol intake are well known and caution should be exercised in recommending even moderate alcohol intake, our results combined with those of other studies suggest that women who consume up to one drink per day have less cognitive impairment and better cognitive function than nondrinkers."

in Volume 352:245-253, January 20, 2005, Number 3 ..... Giovannucci E, Colditz G, Stampfer MJ, et al. .... Alcohol and Cognitive Function in Older Women. NEJM 352: 1817-1819.