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Why are hangovers worse as we age?

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), older adults are more sensitive to alcohol's effects due to age-related changes, which helps explain **why hangovers are worse as we age**. As we get older, our bodies process alcohol less efficiently, leading to more intense and longer-lasting hangover symptoms even after consuming the same amount of alcohol as in our younger years.