As you already know, staying hydrated is extremely important for our bodies to function properly. There are so many benefits to drinking water. This can include improved memory and mood, reduced headaches, less sugar cravings and better weight management. However, these benefits can be hindered when we drink other substances like soda, alcohol and sugary
Summer is finally here. Summer brings the opportunity for outdoor adventures, but also an extreme heat. Despite the fact that heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, each year about 658 people succumb to extreme heat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of these heat-related illnesses occur during May through September with
Staying hydrated is an important part of staying healthy, however, sometimes we just don’t crave water. Not drinking water is not an option. We need it to stay alive and for our organs to function properly. According to Science Alert, as little as 1 percent dehydration negatively affects mood, attention, memory and motor coordination. If
Germs are everywhere. Whether you’re at the office, the gym, school or even at home, the cold and flu are all around us, especially this time of the year. Although the flu and a cold can be caught anytime of the year, its peak activity is between December and February. According to the Centers for
It’s time to set your New Year resolutions. What goals do you hope to accomplish this year? Most of us set goals to lose weight, go vegan, exercise more frequently, earn a promotion, but what about drinking more water? Did you know that 75 percent of Americans are dehydrated? Water is an essential component of
Did you know that a majority of Americans are dehydrated? Staying hydrated is extremely important for our bodies. Water is essential in order for all of us to properly function. Although this is a well known fact, we still aren’t drinking enough water. The reasons vary. Some people say it’s too bland, they’d prefer sugary