Staying hydrated is among the tips the Boston Globe offers for better sleep.
Even mild dehydration can zap energy, memory, and attention, according to a 2016 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Older adults can have a tougher time staying hydrated, in part because the mechanism that triggers thirst might become less efficient with age.
To compensate, make it a point to drink at regular intervals throughout the day, beginning in the morning.
Coffee and tea count toward your hydration (they have only a mild diuretic effect, if any), as do foods with a high water content, such as soup and most fruits and vegetables.
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