If you drink alcohol, the chances are at some point you’ve had to deal with a nasty hangover, due to drinking too much. The associated headache, nausea, fatigue and other symptoms can make it a real challenge to get through the day after a night out.
There’s actually a scientific term for the unpleasant symptoms that come with a hangover; it’s veisalgia. According to Ted.com, between 3 and 23% of people actually don’t get hangovers at all. You can count yourself extremely lucky if you’re one of those people, although being prone to hangovers may be a blessing in disguise.
Why does the consumption of alcohol lead to such symptoms? Is drinking water effective at reducing hangover symptoms? What should I eat when hungover? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast: 18/11/2022
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