The drink many consume that harms brain health more than you thought

A new Gallup poll reveals that for the first time, a majority of Americans believe that having a drink or two a day is not healthy. Dr. Joshua Gowin from the University of Colorado explains that imaging studies show a link between alcohol consumption and reduced brain volume. Despite a decline in drinking, there has been an increase in alcohol-related deaths.

A new Gallup poll in the United States reveals that for the first time, a majority of Americans believe that having a drink or two of alcohol a day is not healthy. Dr. Joshua Gowin, a researcher at the University of Colorado, explains that the scientific evidence has become clearer over time, and large-scale imaging studies show a link between higher alcohol consumption and reduced brain volume. Despite an overall decline in alcohol consumption, experts point to a paradox: an increase in the number of alcohol-related deaths in recent years. The article reports on a shift in public perception but does not present specific numerical data from the survey.