How a "Couple Drinks" Can Affect Brain Volume

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.