Hangover Facts

Ever wondered why the morning-after effects following a night of revelry really take the life out of you? The science behind why hangovers occur is still young, but here are a few facts that you may not have known. 

Symptoms & Signs

·   Fatigue
·   Headache
·   Increased sensitivity to light and sound
·   Redness of the eyes
·   Muscle aches
·   Thirst
·   Increased blood pressure
·   Rapid heartbeat
·   Tremor
·   Sweating
·   Mood disturbances including depression, anxiety, and irritability 

Poorer Performance with a Hangover

·   Reduced focus
·   Decreased mental endurance
·   Decreased mechanical accuracy
·   Impaired abilities while operating machinery, high-pressure decision-making, and with mental math 

Dehydration

·   Decreased ADH-Hormonal Secretion
·   1L of fluid loss per 4 drinks
·   Excessive sweating
·   Vomiting
·   Diarrhea

Liver & Stomach Effects

Low Blood Sugar

Headache

Interference with Sleep