Tough luck: your hangover lasts longer than you think

Did those vodka-lime and Moscow Mules taste better than you currently like, and do you regret, regret, and regret all those sips of alcohol the day after? Unfortunately.

Your hangover is far from over, experts say. Even if you feel quite nauseous, hungover, shaky, and like a walking migraine patient the day after drinking, you're not done yet. Not even after a day of feeling sorry for yourself in bed and whining about that heavy life of yours. According to researchers, a severe hangover can still affect you two days later: your concentration at work is worse, and you might still be less able to drive, for example. You're just a bit slower than usual, and you don't feel like yourself yet.

You can hold your attention on something for less time, and even your short- and long-term memory can be affected. According to researchers, alcohol can really stay in your body for days. Some people literally still feel drunk on Monday morning if Saturday really got out of hand. Oops. Try explaining that nicely to your boss. The only thing that helps? Drink less alcohol and gulp down more water between all the drinks. Even if it's just for that poor liver of yours. And remember this until next weekend.

FACTS

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