Why working out hungover in the heat may be risky: Inflammation may temporarily rise and increase risk of heat illness
Drinking alcohol the night before physical exertion or exercising in the heat increases inflammation in the body and may increase the risk of heat-related illness. The researchers will present their findings at the 2026 American Physiology or Medicine Summit (APS 2026) in Minneapolis. The abstract is titled “Previous night alcohol consumption alters the cytokine response…
