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Christine E. Kistler, MD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Christine E. Kistler, MD<\/a>, associate professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine<\/a>, explained\u00a0why older adults are more vulnerable to dehydration and how drinking water in the morning can support healthy aging.<\/p>\n

Forget the wrinkle-smoothing creams and anti-aging serums. The secret to growing old gracefully comes straight from your sink. Yep, water helps keep every system in your body working smoothly.<\/p>\n

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Getting your water earlier in the day is a smart strategy to stay hydrated while preventing (or reducing) late-night potty trips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“At night, people are more likely to worry about getting up to use the bathroom, so they fluid-restrict to avoid bathroom trips,” Dr. Kistler said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But, as we know, this can lead to dehydration. A tall glass of H2O in the a.m. will replenish your body’s fluids, and by timing it many hours before bedtime, it won’t give you the urge to pee mid-slumber.<\/p>\n

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If you don’t stay hydrated, toxins like urea can build up in the body, Dr. Kistler said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When urea accumulates, some of your body functions may falter, and your electrolyte balance may become abnormal, Dr. Kistler said. And this creates a damaging domino effect because electrolyte disturbances can result in delirium (a condition characterized by severe confusion), she explained.<\/p>\n

[Read More at Livestrong]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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