India, Sept. 20 -- Dr Alok Chopra, a cardiologist shared in a September 10 Instagram post: "Protecting your heart means protecting your brain. Alcohol quietly sabotages both." He wrote in his caption, "Moderation isn't protection - alcohol can still shrink your brain." Also read | Neuroscientist warns 'avoid these 3 drinks because they are damaging your brain'

Dr Chopra went on to explain how even 'moderate' use of alcohol can 'literally shrink your brain'. According to him, chronic alcohol use reduces brain volume, affecting decision-making and memory. Dr Chopra shared that alcohol alters sleep cycles, and impairs memory, attention, and executive function, potentially contributing to dementia.

Moreover, alcohol increases anxiety, depre...