# The Hidden Cost of Alcohol and Stress on Brain Health

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Podcast: [Foodnourish Deep Dives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives-7306766)
Published: 2026-07-12T07:20:03+00:00
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## Resource

In today's episode we're uncovering how the combined impact of chronic alcohol use and stress can lead to accelerated brain aging that lasts into midlife. We discuss recent research showing that even after months of abstinence, a history of heavy drinking and stress causes persistent impairments in cognitive flexibility, making it harder for the brain to adapt to new rules. We also explore the physical damage occurring in the locus coeruleus, a brain region critical for focus, which shows markers of oxidative stress and cell death similar to dementia-related disorders. === REFERENCES === https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.70273 https://foodnourish.net === Support our work. Make a small donation === Support our work. Make a small donation. This removes any advertisements and help us continue bringing more interesting topics and confronting mainstream narrative on health. Click the Link to support us: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support 🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health. Support FoodNourish Deep Dives This episode includes AI-generated content.

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