4. Water
It's common for people to be dehydrated as they age because, after 50, our thirst declines. Water is essential because it optimizes metabolic functions. Women over the age of 50 should drink at least nine cups of water per day, while men need 13. People who are more active or those who live in hotter places may need even more.
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