Lesson 51 - What are hangovers?

After partying a little too hard for New Year's, sometimes we experience a hangover, but what exactly is a hangover and what causes it? And, most importantly, can it make your brain shrink? Cheryl learns more about dehydration, diuretics, and even hormones to help understand that nauseous, achy, head-splitting feeling the morning after imbibing too much. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.  

This is part of the Holiday unit.  

Resources from this episode:
Why do hangovers occur?
Hangovers
Your complete guide to the science of hangovers
Does alcohol dehydrate you?
Why does drinking alcohol cause dehydration?
Our brains literally shrink when we don't drink enough water

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