Dec 12 2020

SYSK Selects: What is a hangover, really?

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After a night of heavy boozing, many partygoers find themselves the victim of a hangover. But what exactly is a hangover, and what causes it? Join Chuck and Josh as they break down the science behind hangovers -- and how to avoid them, in this classic episode.

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# Stuff You Should Know: What is a Hangover, Really?

Josh and Chuck dive deep into the science of hangovers, exploring exactly what happens to your body when you drink too much alcohol. They break down the biological culprits behind your headache, nausea, and that awful sense of doom the next morning, from dehydration and electrolyte loss to how your brain literally shrinks. Beyond just the brutal facts, the guys also separate hangover cure myths from the real remedies that actually work, sharing practical tips on what to eat, drink, and do to recover, plus some fun cocktail party facts about why darker liquors hit harder and what "breaking the seal" really means.


Movies Discussed

Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas
1995 1h 51m
★ 7.2
"That's like Nick Cage and leaving Las Vegas. Kind of. — Chuck compares the severity of hangover symptoms (shakes and loss of well-being) to the depiction in the film Leaving Las Vegas." — Chuck

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