According to a study by the University of California spanning 30 years  people over the age of 65 that drink up to 3 alcoholic drinks daily can live longer and avoid dementia.

Researchers claim that moderate to heavy drinkers are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers.

This study comes after news that Queen Elizabeth II drink four alcoholic beverages a day.

Researchers were careful to warn drinkers that excessive alcohol intake can actually cause alcohol-related dementia.