Is it a good idea to go out for a ride with a hangover? A new study claims that it is

During these dates, even though we may have competitive cycling goals in mind and take care of ourselves rigorously, many end up falling into the whirlwind of parties and end up overdoing it with alcohol, which, the next day, means having to suffer the dreaded hangover. Now, a study published by the journal Addictive Behaviours suggests that physical activity can be a good remedy for dealing with hangover symptoms.

Bicycle against the hangover

We all know that horrible feeling the day after overindulging in alcohol. Dry mouth, headache and muscle pain, sleepiness, and only wanting to spend the day lying on the couch cursing the excesses of the previous night.

However, spending the day lying on the couch may not be the best solution for dealing with a hangover and that the bicycle may be. This is what a study conducted among university students affirms, where they have tried to relate the level of physical activity practiced with the incidence of hangovers that many of these students claimed to suffer.

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A relationship that researchers found in the reduction of perceived hangover symptoms among those who regularly practiced sports. Researchers attribute this to the increase in endorphins when we exercise, which serve as natural painkillers, as well as the natural segregation of anti-inflammatory substances.

Aside from regular sports practice, going out for a bike ride right after a night of partying can be a good practice to clear your head and activate these mechanisms, taking into account precautions such as not subjecting our battered body to intense efforts and placing special emphasis on hydration to counteract the dehydration caused by alcohol abuse.