The effects of a heavy drinking session on our thoughts and performance may last longer we think, according to a new study from psychologists at the University of Bath.

The research highlights that impairments in cognition seen when individuals are drunk are still present the day after, when there is little to no alcohol left in the bloodstream.

Across the board, they highlight how hungover individuals have poorer attention, memory and psychomotor skills such as coordination and speed when compared to when sober.

The researchers suggest their findings have important implications when it comes to activities performed when hungover, including driving.

For example, while hungover, individuals might typically wait until they believe there is no alcohol in the system before driving. These new results suggest that we could still be impaired in terms of the cognitive processes required, even after alcohol has left the bloodstream.

Senior author Dr Sally Adams added: "Our findings demonstrate that hangovers can have serious consequences for the performance of everyday activities such as driving and workplace skills such as concentration and memory.”

Do you find your reflexes slower even though you have no alcohol in your bloodstream?