Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | (Illustration by George Wylesol/For The Washington Post) | | | | | | | What to know Research shows alcohol can alter the brain, reducing gray matter and increasing health risks. However, studies indicate the brain can recover when drinking is reduced or stopped. Experts like George Koob and James MacKillop highlight the brain's neuroplasticity and the benefits of abstinence or reduction. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |