Hydration
Water enables civilization. It is the magic stuff of life - Anya Groner
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Fact or Fiction?: You Must Drink 8 Glasses of Water Daily
Virtually every health-conscious person can quote the recommendation: Drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water per day. Other beverages—coffee, tea, soda, beer, even orange juice—don't count. Watermelon? Not a chance.
There's no denying that water is good for you, but does everyone really need to drink 64 ounces or more every day? According to Heinz Valtin, a retired professor of physiology from Dartmouth Medical School who specialized in kidney research and spent 45 years studying the biological system that keeps the water in our bodies in balance, the answer is no.
Valtin says that for people who have specific health concerns, such as kidney stones or a tendency…
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Can Drinking 8 Glasses Of Water A Day Make You More Productive?
Several small studies found a link between hydration and mood and productivity. Here's what happened when those findings were tested.
For Athletes, the Risk of Too Much Water
The coaches and others worry that dehydration leads to muscle cramping and possibly heat illnesses, including serious heat stroke. So, hoping to keep their athletes healthy and safe, they press them to drink fluids before, during, and after a practice, whether the athletes feel thirsty or not. The problem with this situation is that, according to the latest science, dehydration during sports is rarely if ever dangerous, but overhydration undeniably is.
The importance of staying hydrated
Drinking fluids is crucial to staying healthy and maintaining the function of every system in your body, including your heart, brain, and muscles. Fluids carry nutrients to your cells, flush bacteria from your bladder, and prevent constipation.
The Truth About How Much Water You Need To Drink
Eight cups a day is such old-school advice.
Water, Hydration and Health
Water is essential for life. From the time that primeval species ventured from the oceans to live on land, a major key to survival has been prevention of dehydration.
Yes, It’s Possible To ‘Overdose’ On Water
When managed properly, hydration boasts big benefits like aiding digestion, eliminating toxins, lubricating joints and keeping memory on point. But it’s possible to overdo it, especially during exercise, if you don’t listen to your body’s signals.
Fact or Fiction?: You Must Drink 8 Glasses of Water Daily
Do healthy people really need liquids even when they are not thirsty?
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