TED Health How does alcohol cause hangovers? | Judy Grisel
Nov 19, 2024
Uncover the science behind hangovers and how ethanol wreaks havoc on your body. Discover why certain drinks lead to worse symptoms and how drinking impacts women's health uniquely. Explore alcohol's entrenched role in American culture, from celebrations to casual meet-ups. Contrast moderate drinking with the dangers of binge drinking, revealing the significant health risks, especially for women. Learn about social pressures and the rise of sober bars as a refreshing alternative.
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Hangovers Explained
- Ethanol causes hangovers; more ethanol means worse hangovers.
- Hangovers disrupt sleep, hormones, and chemical signaling, causing various symptoms.
Methanol's Role
- Methanol, present in some alcoholic drinks, might worsen hangovers.
- Drinks like gin and vodka may cause fewer hangover effects than whiskey or red wine.
Hangover Prevention
- Drink water, electrolyte drinks, and eat carbs to ease some hangover symptoms.
- Moderate alcohol intake or abstaining entirely are the best ways to prevent hangovers.