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Mar 28, 2025 7 min

How a "Couple Drinks" Can Affect Brain Volume

from The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 Hosted by Mike Hardenbrook & Cloud9

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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