Drink a Glass of Water

Why You Should Never Drink a Glass of Water Before Bed

As a sleep expert, I always advise clients to stop drinking water two hours before bedtime for a good reason; it interrupts their sleep cycles. Drinking water a few minutes before bedtime makes you more likely to develop overhydration. If you have excess fluids in your system, you may need the toilet at night. This can interrupt your sleep cycle, negatively affecting the quality of your sleep. If you don’t fix interrupted sleep, you may develop sleep deprivation. This condition is tied to a plethora of health problems, including weight gain, infections, memory loss, cancer, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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