Mild Dehydration Led to Difficulty Falling Asleep and Increased Sleep Duration
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A study found that mild dehydration can affect sleep quality and duration, sparking discussion on the importance of hydration for overall health.
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zerosizedweasle
2 months ago
1 replyMakes sense from an evolutionary perspective. Your body wants you stay awake to get more water, but once you are asleep it tries to conserve as best as it can - - just a guess.
baobun
2 months ago
1 replyOn the latter I'd guess simply not waking up from an urge to pee could explain it.
notfed
2 months ago
Personally, I don't drink water at night. Even a little bit. Because if I do, I wake up to pee multiple times.
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