We’re always learning more about our bladders and how everything impacts the way we pee.

Here are the 10 tips from a urologist to help.

For example, mental anxiety can create tension throughout the body.

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That can start to affect other organs and body parts by weakening their functionality or by causing strain.

An uneasy mind willneverhelp the body do what it needs to do to feel healthy and balanced.

Heres more information onhow seltzer affects the bodydifferently than flat water does.

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(Especially at night.Heres why.)

However, the right amount can vary from person to person.

The color of your urine can give you a clue, though.

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Your urine output throughout the day should look like a pale-yellow color or be colorless, saysS.

Adam Ramin, MD, urologist and medical director of Urology Cancer Specialists in Los Angeles.

If it is dark yellow or orange, its time to drink up.

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(Andheres why the quantity of urine matters, too.)

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

Thats why you might feel the urge to pee, but little to nothing comes out.

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Going to sleep stressed can cause you to wake up to urinate, as a reaction to the stress.

Luckily, there are some greattips for avoiding disruptionsand sleeping soundly all night long.

So, focus on eating electrolytes throughout the day along with drinking water.

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(These arethe 20 best electrolyte sources to enjoy in your diet.)

In the winter, your body doesnt register dehydration warning signs as well or feel as thirsty naturally.

If youre struggling to drink regularly, check out thesetips for increasing water intakein the day.

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To stay hydrated and enjoy your brew, have a glass of water with each cup of coffee.

Have two glasses of water with each cup to counteract any dehydrating, diuretic effects.

(Here are four moreworst foods and drinks for your bodys hydrationlevels and bladder health.)

Yet naturally, with more water comes more urine.

So, youll start to have to pee more than usual.

Dont confuse this with urinary incontinence or too high a frequency of the urge to pee, though.

The number of times you use the bathroom will regulate as your body gets used to increased hydration.

Pay attention to quantity.

Here are someother indicators of hydrationto keep in mind.

Here are short- and long-termeffects from holding in your peefor too long; youll want to avoid them.

(If you think you might have a UTI,these are the symptomsto look for.)

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