This is your body on a hangover

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Hi friends! Apologies for the double email. Due to a system error, we sent a copy of last week's newsletter instead of today's newsletter. Back to our regularly scheduled programming below. ‌ Did anyone enjoy a few cocktails, beer or wine over the long Thanksgiving weekend? (Ahem... 🙋‍♀️) ‌ Drinking in moderation is fine. But when you get to the point of a hangover, your body needs to work overtime. So what's really going on physically and mentally when you're hungover? Reporter Stephanie Barnes had experts break it down, plus got some advice on how to feel better. THIS IS YOUR BODY ON A HANGOVER Of course, the best way to stop hangovers is to drink responsibly or not drink at all. (If you're struggling with alcohol use, resources are available to help you. It's OK to reach out!) And if you do imbibe, there are ways to make it just a tiny bit healthier for you. ‌ Cheers to hangover-free holidays.   ❤️, Lindsay You oughta know While online purchases can make everything so much easier, some therapists say it can come at a cost outside of our wallets. Experts warn that some people can become "addicted" to shopping, a condition that's called buying-shopping disorder. ‌ Recent research suggests that online shopping is exacerbating this issue, and now therapists are calling for buying-shopping disorder to be classified as a real mental illness. Reporter Julia Ries investigated the signs of the condition and how to curb it. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN BE 'ADDICTED' TO SHOPPING A minute and change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from educator and author Jennifer Cohen Harper on the routine that helps her family practice gratitude. ‌ For many families, including mine, bedtime is the perfect time to reflect with our kids on what is happening in their world. Ask them to linger over a good experience, describe what it felt like, hold it in their memory for a few moments. Crushing on this 'Gram Before you go... Thanksgiving may be over, but there's still plenty of holiday eating coming up. Fear-mongering about overeating and comments about weight tied to holiday food can be incredibly damaging. Read this story by reporter Christine Byrne on how holiday food shaming affects us all year, complete with advice on how to tune out the dieting B.S. Want more wellness? The Scary Ways An All-Nighter Messes With Your Life Think memory issues to increased stress. 14 Self-Care And Wellness Gifts That Won't Break Your Wallet No bogus jade eggs or moon dust packets here. So THAT'S Why Stress Makes You Sleepy AF For those who have ever needed a nap when they're overwhelmed. 👋 You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks! HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. - On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy policy which  will explain how your data is used and shared. - Learn more. ‌ Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! ‌ ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost ‌ Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe