As Scots celebrate Hogmany tonight, a doctor warns revelers about the long-term health repercussions of excessive alcohol consumption. While hangovers are a common consequence, alcohol's impact on sleep patterns can be more insidious and difficult to shake off. Dr. Ashwin Sharma explains how alcohol consumption prioritizes detoxification over other bodily processes, leading to inflammation and fatigue. He further elaborates on how alcohol initially relaxes the central nervous system but later triggers increased brain activity, resulting in restlessness and disrupted sleep.
Tonight is Hogmany and people across Scotland will be ringing in the New Year as they wave goodbye to 2024. Scots will gather with loved ones to raise a toast at the bells - and often have a fair few more drinks too.
What happens to your body when you drink alcohol? “When you drink alcohol, your body prioritises breaking down alcohol over other bodily processes, leading to the accumulation of toxic byproducts like acetaldehyde, which can cause inflammation and fatigue,” explains Dr Ashwin Sharma, a leading medical professional at MedExpress.
How does a night of drinking impact the quality of your sleep? Experts warn that the quality of your sleep is almost always worse after consuming alcohol. What are the short-term consequences of disrupted sleep after drinking? A night of low-quality sleep thanks for alcohol consumption is likely to leave groggy Scots with slower cognition and mood changes. Dr Sharma warns that people who have been drinking will wake up feeling tired, sluggish, and mentally foggy due to disrupted sleep and dehydration.
This sleep deprivation makes it harder to function during the day, derailing the best intentions for embarking on new hobbies and health regimes in January.
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