The Dr. Ardis Show Podcast The Dr. Ardis Show | 5 Ways Alcohol Destroys Your Health | Episode 07.23.2025
Jul 23, 2025
Alcohol's impact on health goes far beyond liver damage. It compromises your immune system, disrupts hormone balance, and messes with brain function. Even moderate drinking can trigger chronic inflammation and gut issues. Shocking connections to cancer and mental illness are unveiled, challenging the glorified image of drinking in media. It's a wake-up call for anyone who thinks that evening glass of wine is harmless.
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Alcohol Normalized by Media
- Alcohol is normalized in media as a solution for stress and socializing despite its health risks.
- Hollywood programming conditions society to accept alcohol use as normal and desirable.
Alcohol's Severe Global Impact
- Alcohol causes over 200 diseases including cancer, heart, and liver diseases.
- Worldwide, alcohol caused 2.6 million deaths in 2019, mostly among men.
Alcohol Shrinks Brain Memory Area
- Alcohol consumption causes brain hippocampus shrinkage linked to memory and reasoning loss.
- Four or more drinks daily increase shrinkage risk sixfold compared to non-drinkers.