{"id":6092,"date":"2023-07-29T19:36:03","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T12:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6092"},"modified":"2023-07-29T19:36:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T12:36:03","slug":"a-neuroscientist-explains-how-a-hangover-hat-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6092","title":{"rendered":"A Neuroscientist Explains How a Hangover Hat Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">W<\/span>e may not be proud of it, but most of us <em>have<\/em> experienced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-causes-hangovers\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-causes-hangovers\/\">violent hangover<\/a> at least once or twice in our lives. You know, the kind where you\u2019re lying in bed in the fetal position for hours on end, questioning your life decisions? I, for one, have been there\u2026done that.<\/div>\n<p>The worst part of a nasty hangover? When a glass of water, a cold shower, and a cozy blanket\u2014heck, even a cup of microwavable mac and cheese\u2014all seemingly fail at making you feel any bit better. Yep, at that point, it\u2019s time to call in the reinforcements. ICYMI, folks on social media have been buzzing about the latest (and hottest?) fashion trend: a hangover hat, which is basically a cross between a sleeping eye mask, and a 90s-style beanie that\u2019s giving horror movie, ski masked-killer when worn.<\/p>\n<p>That said, this accessory isn\u2019t actually intended for wearing out in public. (But, hey, you do, you boo.) Instead, it\u2019s meant to potentially help cure a hangover or raging headache when worn. But does it actually work? We caught up with <a href=\"https:\/\/drpatrickporter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drpatrickporter.com\/\">Patrick Porter, PhD<\/a>, a neuroscience expert and the founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/braintap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/braintap.com\/\">BrainTap<\/a>, to see if a hangover hat is really the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/walking-for-hangover\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/walking-for-hangover\/\">answer to your hangover prayers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@alixearle\/video\/7256522434923285803\" data-video-id=\"7256522434923285803\">\n<section><a title=\"@alixearle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@alixearle?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@alixearle?refer=embed\">@alixearle<\/a> Pulling up in my hangover hat \ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd0c\ud83c\udffc (car is from @Velocity Modern Classics <a title=\"\u266c Barbie Girl - Aqua\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Barbie-Girl-6917320118775056385?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Barbie-Girl-6917320118775056385?refer=embed\">\u266c Barbie Girl &#8211; Aqua<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Seriously, though, do hangover hats work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To our (pleasant) surprise, Dr. Porter says that wearing a hangover hat might not be as silly as it sounds. \u201cA \u2018hangover hat,\u2019 like the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTheraICE-Rx-Headache-Comfortable-Stretchable%2Fdp%2FB082WN9NJL%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11025-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fhangover-hat%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhangover-hat%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TheraICE-Rx-Headache-Comfortable-Stretchable\/dp\/B082WN9NJL\/\">TheraICE Migraine Headache Relief Cap<\/a>, can aid in alleviating headaches or hangovers through a combination of compression and cooling effects,\u201d Dr. Porter says. (To that point, TheraICE does have 28,000 nearly five-star Amazon reviews.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hangover-hat\/\" current-title=\"\u2018Hangover Hats\u2019 Are Goofy, but a Neuropsychologist Says They Absolutely Can Help Ease Headaches\" current-image=\"hangover-hat-woman-in-bed-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-01-29\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hangover-hat\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hangover-hat\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hangover-hat\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The headache relief cap, which can freeze in just two hours, offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ice-cap-for-migraine\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ice-cap-for-migraine\/\">therapeutic cooling benefits<\/a> that Dr. Porter says can help relieve the discomfort of a hangover (or a regular headache, for that matter). \u201cThe cooling aspect can constrict blood vessels, thereby reducing inflammation and pain. It also slows the conduction speed of pain signals in neurons, leading to diminished pain perception,\u201d he says, similar to using a normal ice pack. The hardest part? Remembering to toss it in the fridge (or freezer) the night before.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe cooling aspect can constrict blood vessels, thereby reducing inflammation and pain. It also slows the conduction speed of pain signals in neurons, leading to diminished pain perception.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>What makes a hangover hat even better than simply slapping a bag of peas on your forehead is simple: The compression factor. \u201cThe hat&#8217;s compression helps decrease swelling and inflammation, also aiding in pain reduction,\u201d Dr. Porter says.<\/p>\n<p>Although a hangover hat on its own can work wonders, the neuroscience expert suggests pairing it with a little brainwave entertainment. \u201cOn a neurological level, combining these physical effects with something like brainwave entrainment, used in the <a href=\"https:\/\/braintap.com\/membership-and-headset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/braintap.com\/membership-and-headset\/\">BrainTap headset<\/a> [a brain fitness tool], can provide even more relief. Brainwave entrainment can help synchronize your brain&#8217;s neural activities with a specific frequency, promoting relaxation and recovery,\u201d Dr. Porter says.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How long do you need to wear a hangover hat to reap the benefits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that you won\u2019t necessarily need to wear a hangover hat out in public or for hours on end in order to reap the benefits. \u201cThe length of time you should wear the TheraICE cap generally depends on your personal comfort and the severity of the headache or hangover,\u201d Dr. Porter says. But, generally speaking, 15 to 30 minutes should typically do the trick.<\/p>\n<p>Something to note: The hat is designed to also cover your eyes, yet Dr. Porter says it isn\u2019t all that necessary. The cooling and compression on your head on their own will typically suffice. But to further enhance your state of relaxation and speed up the hangover recovery, he recommends lying down while wearing the cap for optimal tranquility. But if you need to get up and walk around, it\u2019s a-okay to keep it on. Just be warned: You may get some questionable stares from your neighbors or family pet.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>If you need to get up and walk around, it\u2019s a-okay to keep it on. Just be warned: You may get some questionable stares from your neighbors or family pet.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>The best solution for managing a hangover is not a hat (TBH)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Although we wish it were, a hangover hat is certainly not the end-all-be-all in terms of hangover remedies. \u201cThe TheraICE cap can offer significant relief for headaches and hangovers, but it&#8217;s not necessarily the &#8216;best&#8217; solution universally, as causes can vary widely,\u201d Dr. Porter says.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, he points out that dehydration is\u2014in most cases\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pre-hydrating-for-hangover\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pre-hydrating-for-hangover\/\">main culprit behind a hangover or headache<\/a>. As such, he emphasizes that rehydrating after a long night out is the number one priority. \u201cDehydration is a frequent contributor to both hangovers and headaches, so ensuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/electrolytes-hangover\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/electrolytes-hangover\/\">proper hydration and electrolyte balance<\/a> is essential,\u201d Dr. Porter says. 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