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