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Can More Sleep at Night Affect Your Hydration?

Summary by Dr. Joseph Mercola

If you’re feeling a bit tired on a consistent basis and you don’t get a full eight hours sleep, research conducted at Penn State University (PSU) suggests that simply making it a point to drink more water throughout the day may help you get more sleep. Investigators said they found your hydration status affects how your body’s hormonal system regulates hydration, and ultimately your sleep cycle. On the flip side, “If you are only getting six hours of sleep a night...