THE QUEST FOR A CURE 
Men's Fitness UK|October 2022
Will science ever be able to banish the undesirable yet altogether inevitable consequence of a particularly heavy night?
THE QUEST FOR A CURE 

It's the curse of the casual drinker: the unwanted, unpleasant by-product of an evening spent knocking back a few too many IPAs. The hangover is the barfly's perennial foe, its shadowy presence lurking in the background of a big session, waiting for its chance to completely ruin the morning after the night before.

For thousands of years, cultures have attempted to solve the riddle of the hangover. The ancient Assyrians tried to alleviate their alcohol-induced suffering with a cocktail of bird beaks and tree resin; Genghis Khan's invasion-happy Mongols swore by eating two pickled goat eyes to keep a hangover at bay; while the Romans prescribed the consumption of all manner of delights, from raw owl eggs to sheep lungs, boar organs to snail soup.

The fact we don't make use of these remedies' today is a pretty good indicator of how successful they were, but in this age of scientific discovery and miracle medical breakthroughs, surely it's only a matter of time before an effective hangover cure is available? So, could we soon be able to experience all the highs of a booze-up without having to endure any of the lows? The short answer is, 'Maybe'. The longer, more comprehensive, answer is, 'Maybe, but with a fair few caveats'...

Mind games

A key part of the problem with developing a legitimate hangover cure, explains Dr Sally Adams, professor of psychology at the University of Birmingham, is that hangovers aren't quite as simple a phenomenon as one might think.

"Hangovers are a complex collection of psychological and physical symptoms that occur after a single episode of drinking, when the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream is approaching zero," says Dr Adams. "They impact the brain and body in many ways. Almost every neurotransmitter in the brain is affected by alcohol, which may explain why we feel anxious or get 'brain-fog' after drinking."

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der October 2022-Ausgabe von Men's Fitness UK.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der October 2022-Ausgabe von Men's Fitness UK.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS MEN'S FITNESS UKAlle anzeigen
DRESS TO IMPRESS
Men's Fitness UK

DRESS TO IMPRESS

In the latest campaign from Charles Tyrwhitt, rugby player Marcus Smith and cricketer Joe Root are taking the lead and stepping up their offduty game with some sharp summer outfits. From tailored linen to comfy chinos and lightweight blazers, summer just got stylish

time-read
2 Minuten  |
August 2024
Sleep is crucial for both metabolic health and athletic performance
Men's Fitness UK

Sleep is crucial for both metabolic health and athletic performance

How well, and how long, did you sleep last night? It’s an important question, because in its Sleep Manifesto 2024, The Sleep Charity notes that a whopping 43% of adults sleep less than the NHS-recommended seven to nine hours.

time-read
2 Minuten  |
August 2024
CARDIO SWEAT
Men's Fitness UK

CARDIO SWEAT

Elevate your aerobic fitness and fast-track fat loss with this cardio workout from the Movement Blueprint founder Harvey Lawton

time-read
1 min  |
August 2024
THE LEARN ROPES
Men's Fitness UK

THE LEARN ROPES

Skipping is more than a throwback. Done right, it offers a number of serious health benefits in Skipping is more than a throwback. Done right, it off ers a number of serious health benefi ts in a budget-friendly and convenient formula that can be done virtually anywhere

time-read
4 Minuten  |
August 2024
MOUNTAINEERING IS ABOUT THE TENSION BETWEEN HUMAN NATURE AND MOUNTAIN NATURE.IT'S ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF DYING
Men's Fitness UK

MOUNTAINEERING IS ABOUT THE TENSION BETWEEN HUMAN NATURE AND MOUNTAIN NATURE.IT'S ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF DYING

MF meets mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner

time-read
4 Minuten  |
August 2024
BUDGET BEATS
Men's Fitness UK

BUDGET BEATS

Apple’s new low-price buds punch well above their price tag

time-read
4 Minuten  |
August 2024
FITNESS GOALS
Men's Fitness UK

FITNESS GOALS

Teddy Sheringham’s playbook for staying in shape in your fifties

time-read
2 Minuten  |
August 2024
Summer SIZZLERS
Men's Fitness UK

Summer SIZZLERS

Fuel your summer with these fresh, high-protein recipes

time-read
4 Minuten  |
August 2024
THE MONT BLANC MONSTER
Men's Fitness UK

THE MONT BLANC MONSTER

The Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) is among the most challenging and prestigious trail running events in the world. Typically held annually in the last week of August, it circumnavigates the iconic Mont Blanc massif. Covering approximately 106 miles, with a gruelling elevation gain of around 32,800 feet, the race demands exceptional endurance, technical skill, and mental fortitude – as Dominic Bliss witnessed for himself at last year’s event…

time-read
6 Minuten  |
August 2024
FEEL THE BURN
Men's Fitness UK

FEEL THE BURN

Training for HYROX? This lung-busting workout from HYROX master trainer and Represent 247 athlete Jake Dearden will get you race ready

time-read
2 Minuten  |
August 2024