#hangovers tag - Briefly

fromwww.theguardian.com

Is it true that hangovers get worse as we age?

The liver's primary function is to detoxify things — break them down and make them into usable units of currency for the body, or get rid of them if they're harmful. As we get older, toxic byproducts of alcohol linger in the body The liver breaks down alcohol with the help of enzymes, but as we get older it produces fewer of them, meaning toxic byproducts such as acetaldehyde — the compound responsible for many hangover symptoms — linger in the body.

Medicine

Women

fromIndependent

1 week ago

'Drinks were hitting me faster and the hangovers got more severe - why so many women my age are giving up alcohol'

Perimenopause-related oestrogen changes increase alcohol sensitivity in women over 40, causing stronger hangovers and worsening mood, sleep, cognition, and anxiety.

Cocktails

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

If it's autumn, it must be bloody mary season | Hannah Crosbie on drinks

Bloody Mary is a classic hangover cocktail likely created in 1920s Paris, typically made with vodka and tomato juice, with tequila/mezcal variations emerging.

Health

fromIndependent

3 months ago

A new Irish wellness brand promises to stop your hangover before it happens - but do they work? I put Tipple tablets to the test

Saoirse Hanley tried a supplement named Tipple to combat hangover symptoms after drinking.

Cocktails

fromTasting Table

4 months ago

Why You Should Avoid These Alcoholic Drinks To Reduce Hangovers - Tasting Table

Avoid carbonation and drinks high in congeners to prevent hangovers.

Mental health

fromenglish.elpais.com

6 months ago

The mysteries of the hangover: Why are some immune to its effects, while others suffer for days?

Hangovers involve complex biochemical processes and affect individuals differently, revealing insights into brain function and the effects of alcohol on health.