Leeds ranked as one of the ‘most hungover city’ this Christmas

Ranking a respectable fourth place.

6th December 2022

2 minute read

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.”

Feature Image- James Yarema (via Unsplash)