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What is the best way to drink water? It turns out how you hydrate can matter almost as much as how much. The simplest upgrade is to sip steadily throughout the day rather than gulping large amounts at once, because your body absorbs water better in smaller, spaced-out doses while chugging often just sends it straight through you. Room-temperature water tends to be gentler and easier to drink in volume than ice-cold. Front-load your hydration earlier in the day so you are not playing catch-up at night, which also protects your sleep from bathroom trips. Pairing water with foods that carry electrolytes, or adding a pinch of salt and citrus if you sweat a lot, helps your body actually hold onto the fluid. For older adults this matters more than most people realize, since the sense of thirst naturally fades with age, making dehydration easy to miss and risky. A good habit is a glass when you wake up, one before each meal, and steady sips in between. Follow for more simple health habits, and send this to someone who forgets to drink water. #Hydration #HealthyHabits #HealthyAging #water