"Your brain is about 75% water, and after eight hours of sleep, you're basically running on empty. The sharpest seniors I've observed don't reach for their phone first thing in the morning. They reach for water-usually a full glass, sometimes with lemon-always before coffee or breakfast. Why does this matter so much? Even mild dehydration can impair cognitive function, affecting everything from memory to decision-making. Research shows that losing just 2% of your body's water can lead to a noticeable decline in mental performance."
"I started doing this myself a few years back, and the difference in mental clarity is remarkable. No more morning brain fog, and no more struggling to remember what I was supposed to do today. Just clear, focused thinking from the get-go. The best part? It takes literally 30 seconds. Keep a glass by your bedside if you want to make it even easier."
Simple, intentional morning habits protect brain health and sustain sharp cognition into advanced age. Start the day by hydrating: the brain is about 75% water and eight hours of sleep leaves the body depleted; mild dehydration impairs memory and decision-making and a 2% loss of body water can noticeably reduce mental performance. Drink a full glass of water—lemon optional—before coffee or breakfast to reduce morning brain fog. Combine hydration with gentle movement such as tai chi, a leisurely walk, or stretching to increase cerebral blood flow without exhausting the body, supporting wakefulness and cognitive function.
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