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How To: Prevent Hangovers

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when you start drinking...

Drink water constantly: You should match every sip of alcohol with one of water. Water will help keep you from getting too drunk too fast and from feeling the effects the next day. Order a bottle of water with every drink just to keep things even.

Don't mix it up: Make it a beer night, or a wine night, or a vodka night, but don't make it an "anything goes" night. For one thing, you'll end up drinking too much. But let's face it; most drinks don't mix too well with each other. Your body is going to have a hard enough time handling that rum without you throwing in some gin.

Choose the right type of alcohol: Some studies show that some drinks like whisky and wine are more likely to increase the chance of a hangover. While there may be need for further studies, it's a good idea to know your own body. If you find yourself getting headaches with some drinks but not others, steer clear of them.

after you're done boozing...

Drink a sports drink: When you drink you lose electrolytes and become dehydrated, which adds to the headache the next morning. A sports drink at the end of the night can help you replenish what you've lost.

Eat: It doesn't have to be McDonald's, but just like eating before you go out, you're playing a volume game. And once again, fat is king. Some guys like a stack of pancakes at a diner, while others scarf down pizza. The common denominator is starchy, fatty and greasy. No, there isn't a lot of medical research on the subject, but when was the last time you felt like a salad after a big night out?

Give your body time to recover: Not only should you leave yourself a day to recover after a hard night, but you should be thinking about the time you'll need to recover even while you're drinking. At last call, get yourself some water instead of a drink. And if you opt to get a drink, at least get a bottle of water with it.

dealing with hangovers

Hopefully you put these tips to use on New Year's Eve and avoided the dreaded hangover. But if you didn't, check out's hangover remedies. They'll get you back in shape and ready to get back out there in no time.


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