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How a "Couple Drinks" Can Affect Brain Volume
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Does alcohol actually shrink your brain? Science says yes.
Even small amounts of alcohol can shrink brain volume, impacting memory, decision-making, and learning. New research shows even moderate drinking may speed up cognitive decline.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what this means for your brain health:
- What brain scans reveal about alcohol and brain shrinkage
- How alcohol affects memory, focus, and long-term cognitive health
- The role of inflammation, dehydration, and nutrient deficiencies in brain volume loss
- Can the brain recover? What studies say about reversing the damage
- Simple ways to support brain health—whether you drink occasionally or often
🎧 Tune in now to learn how alcohol affects your brain—and what you can do to protect it.
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