It's the end of the year, the season of holiday parties and champagne toasts at midnight, not to mention a pounding head come morning.

Yes, over-imbibing and hangovers go together like vodka and cranberry juice, despite dozens of folk remedies meant to allow headache-free fun. The real driver of a hangover is alcohol-induced dehydration, and the only true-blue cure is to steer clear of the adult beverages. But there may be a few tips and tricks you can deploy to make New Year's Day bearable — or at least distract you from your aching head.