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Hydration Requirements Change as You Age
Water is a key element of life, and getting enough is essential to proper health. We might consider drinking an extra glass or two of water on hot days or after a vigorous workout, but most of us aren’t likely to compensate for advancing age. Here’s what every person should know about hydration requirements by age. Hydration Requirements for Children - Children’s water needs can -vary by weight. Those...
February 9, 2023
Dehydration's Effects on the Brain
Are you drinking enough water? Dehydration can have -serious effects- on a person, affecting multiple systems in the body. But the long-term effects it can have on the brain are particularly scary. Research has shown dehydration can cause impaired performance, depressed mood, memory problems and structural changes to the brain that can be visualized on an fMRI. Over time, those changes, which include...
May 13, 2020
Hate Water? Here’s How to Make it Palatable
Getting the recommended eight glasses of water each day isn’t so simple for those who can’t stand the way it tastes. Some even gag when they try. Instead of just choking it down, like a kid forced to eat veggies, there are ways to make staying hydrated a little more enjoyable. Adequate water intake is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Meet that daily water goal by trying these tips for making it more...
November 8, 2019