According to a new study.
The holidays can bring headaches of all kinds, but apparently during the Christmas period a hangover can be one of the most frequent.
With all that Baileys and mulled wine and Christmas cocktails- it does make sense.
According to a new study, there’s more people than ever searching for hangover cures on the internet- a whopping 34% increase was seen last December.
Taking into consideration the number of cities that searched for this and the population of each city, fourfive has dubbed Newcastle as the most hungover city, with Belfast and Manchester also placing above Leeds in second and third respectively.
Leeds is still in the top five, placing as the fourth most hungover city during the holidays.
You can find the full list below.
| Position | City | Searches Dec 2021 | Population estimates | Searches per 100k |
| 1 | Newcastle | 1,710 | 192,382 | 889 |
| 2 | Belfast | 1,600 | 274,770 | 582 |
| 3 | Manchester | 2,280 | 395,515 | 576 |
| 4 | Leeds | 2,470 | 455,123 | 543 |
| 5 | Norwich | 1,100 | 213,166 | 516 |
| 6 | Edinburgh | 2,300 | 464,990 | 495 |
| 7 | Glasgow | 2,670 | 591,620 | 451 |
| 8 | Nottingham | 1,420 | 321,500 | 442 |
| 9 | Bristol | 2,410 | 617,280 | 390 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 3,110 | 984,333 | 316 |
Clinical neuroscientist and nutritionist, Dr. Elisabeth Philipps, from fourfive explains that proper hydration is the key to swift recovery this Christmas:
“Alternate alcoholic drinks with a glass of water and by taking a hydration tablet before drinking alcohol and after a heavy drinking session the next morning. B vitamins are crucial to help with your energy levels and topping up your electrolytes will help to replace the lost water in your body.
“Make sure to eat before drinking. Healthy fats are the best option to line the stomach, which is where alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream. Try an avocado smoothie, hummus salad or even cheese on toast to set yourself up for the night.
“Lastly, don’t over exercise with a hangover. It can be tempting to try and sweat out the hangover but too much exercise will only worsen dehydration – keep it light with a winter walk or simple yoga session.”
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Feature Image- James Yarema (via Unsplash)
