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·February 4, 2022·4 min read

‘Hangxiety’: Why Some People Experience Anxiety During a Hangover

Up to 12% of adult drinkers experience anxiety during a hangover. Researchers examine how some are prone to feeling more anxious when experiencing a hangover.

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·January 1, 2022·4 min read

No Convincing Scientific Evidence That Hangover Cures Work

A new study reveals there is little evidence that substances that claim to reduce the effects of alcohol-induced hangovers work.

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·August 1, 2019·3 min read

How hangovers reduce brain function

Experiencing a hangover after a night of heavy drinking negatively impacts cognitive function, working memory and executive performance the following day.

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·December 13, 2018·3 min read

‘Hangxiety’ Higher in Shy People

According to researchers, after a night of drinking, shy people are more likely to be anxious that those more extroverted.

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·August 25, 2018·4 min read

Why the Effects of a Boozy Binge Could Last Longer than You Think

A new study reveals the effects of a night binge drinking may last a little longer than we think. Researchers report cognitive impairments, memory deficits and problems with psychomotor skills are still present the day after, when there is little to no alcohol left in the blood stream.

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·May 16, 2018·3 min read

A Hangover Pill? Tests Show Promise

Researchers report a new 'hangover drug' can decrease blood alcohol levels by 45% in just four hours. Mice given the drug woke from their alcohol induce sleep faster and with less hangover symptoms than those who did not receive the medication.