Does drinking water in the morning and after waking up have a beneficial effect on your overall well-being?

But how much truth is there, how much is myth, and what does science really say?

The human body is made up of approximately     60% water    , and every system—circulatory, digestive, nervous, and metabolic—needs adequate hydration. After 6–8 hours of sleep without fluids, it’s logical that the body would benefit from hydration. But does the timing of   that water intake  really matter?

In this article, we’ll take a look at what happens to your body at night, the potential benefits of drinking water after waking up, what science backs up, what’s exaggerated, and how to make this habit best serve your overall well-being.