#174 - Hydration and Sleep: It's In The Water

We talk endlessly about caffeine, alcohol, and sleep—but what about plain old water? In this episode, we will:Dive deep into the fascinating relationship between hydration and sleep qualityExplore how dehydration disrupts sleep architecture—raising heart rate, cortisol, and even airway resistanceLearn how hydration supports thermoregulation, helps maintain slow-wave sleep, and prevents the dry-mouth awakenings familiar to CPAP users and frequent flyersBreak down the latest research, from studies showing that short sleepers have higher urine osmolalityFind out strategies for timing and optimizing hydration for better nightsProduced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!