Why Plain Water After Dinner Might Disrupt Sleep After 60 – The Subtle Truth Behind the Myth

🕒 Smart Hydration Tips After 60

✅ 1. Front-Load Your Hydration

• Drink most of your daily water before 6 p.m.
• Aim for small, consistent sips throughout the day to avoid a rush of fluids at night.

✅ 2. Taper Off Fluids in the Evening

• Limit water and other drinks 1–2 hours before bed.
• Consider skipping late-evening tea or soup-heavy dinners if you’re already getting up frequently at night.

✅ 3. Check for Hidden Triggers

• Caffeine (even from decaf or chocolate) and alcohol can be diuretics and disrupt sleep.
• Carbonated or sugary drinks late at night may also irritate the bladder.

✅ 4. Know When to Talk to a Doctor

• Waking up more than twice per night to urinate may be a sign of nocturia, enlarged prostate (for men), or overactive bladder.
• Sleep apnea, diabetes, and some medications can also play a role.

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