Category: More Ways to Refresh

A tall drink of water sounds like a really good idea, doesn’t it?

Now hold on a second, this isn’t a dating website, we were being literal there! Jokes aside, a tall drink of water is a very good idea. Most people are guilty of not drinking enough water throughout the day. We all know the obvious health reasons we should be drinking water. The human body is roughly 60% water and research says you should be drinking about 2.2 liters of water a day. Here are seven benefits of drinking water you probably didn’t know about.

Water Boosts Brain Power

Whether you’re getting ready for a client presentation at work, or studying for exams, you should have plenty of water at the ready. Water makes up nearly 80% of our brains, and the activity in our brains and nervous system depend on the abundant availability of it. We’re not exaggerating when we say that water boosts concentration, reactions and creativity.

Water Beautifies Skin

Skin is an organ that is made up of millions of tiny cells that contain water, so it’s important to keep these cells hydrated and “plumped” up – in addition to providing them with an external source of hydration, such as moisturizer.

Water Detoxifies the Body

Flushing out toxins is the job of two very small organs: the kidneys. They remove waste products and excess fluid from the body and, without the continuous supply of water to aid this process, all the toxins and waste build up. Drink plenty of water to keep your kidneys healthy and working at their best.

Water Can Help Prevent Injuries

If you find yourself with bad knees, a sore back, or weak joints, water might just be your answer. Lying in between each bone is a tissue called cartilage, which is there to absorb shock in order to protect the joints and bones. Water acts as a lubricant for these joints by keeping the cartilage moist and is, therefore, essential for looking after these areas – especially if you are physically active on a regular basis.

Water Can Relieve Headaches

Dehydration is one of the main causes of headaches, so try a few glasses of water instead of reaching for a painkiller. As we said, the brain is made up of 80% water, so its tissue shrinks when we get dehydrated, causing pain receptors to trigger.

Water Eases Digestion

Not only does water keep food moving along the digestive tract and lubricate the intestines, but it’s also required for many of the digestive processes to work effectively. Water prevents constipation and aids in the transport and extraction of vitamins and minerals from the food we eat.

Water Aids Weight Loss

Water goes hand in hand with weight loss and a healthy, toned body. Not only is it a zero-calorie drink, but it can also help reduce hunger and suppress the appetite — all helpful things when you’re trying to get in shape. Water is required for every chemical reaction in the body, including burning fat, so the more hydrated you are, the more effective your body is at carrying out these processes.

 

So there are seven more reasons why you should be drinking more water, but quite honestly we could go on for pages and pages about why drinking water is good for you. Be healthier, happier and have more energy, what’s not to love about that? Drink more water!

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The fastest growing demographic in the United States is older adults. Not only are people living a lot longer than they used to, but they’re also staying independent and active longer than ever before. It’s a demographic that has unique health needs, and included in those is the need to stay hydrated.

Staying hydrated isn’t at the top of most older adults health and nutrition needs, but if ignored it can have serious negative health effects. Water is a critical nutrient throughout our lifespan; not only helping support the metabolic process, but it also helps with everything from weight loss to cognitive performance.

The importance of water doesn’t diminish as we age. Our bodies continue to need water, but older adults tend to experience less thirst, and are prone to drinking less water, even though their recommended daily fluid intake does not decrease. Also, older adults tend to be on more medications, which can lead to dehydration.

Here are some hydration tips for older adults that can help keep them healthy and active:

• Because thirst is a poor indicator of hydration status for older adults, encourage them to sip water continuously throughout the day.
• Keep a water bottle nearby, both while at home and when on the go. Studies show that the mere availability of water helps older adults increase their water intake.
• Take proactive steps to ensure that they meet their daily goals for water and fluid intake.
• Snack on foods with a high water content, such as watermelon, grapefruit, cucumber, and celery.
• Find out if the older adult in your care likes his or her water cold or room temperature. Serving a drink at a preferred temperature will increase the likelihood of it being consumed.

Thirst is a poor indicator of hydration status for older adults, so how best can they regulate their water consumption without this helpful internal cue? The best way to combat dehydration is to help older adults prevent it in the first place. Older adults shouldn’t wait until they are thirsty to drink water. In fact, dehydration can occur long before older adults actually feel thirsty. Encourage them to make hydration a priority regardless of thirst.

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Just because older adults don’t get as thirsty as they once did, it doesn’t mean their bodies don’t need to stay hydrated! Even if it’s just one extra glass of water a day, they will feel and function a lot better.

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Brrr!

2018 certainly arrived with some wickedly cold temperatures here in the Upper Midwest! We’re certainly hearty souls however, as temperatures dipping into the negative teens during the first week of January didn’t stop us from seeing outdoor hockey games, crowded jogging paths and slopes full of skiers.

Winter activities and cold-weather exercise can be exhilarating and a great way to fight off the winter blahs, but make no mistake—dehydration is still a risk when playing in the cold temperatures. It’s easy to forget about hydrating when exercising in the cold—our bodies don’t get as hot, and sweat evaporates more rapidly in the cold air.

When it’s cold out, our bodies thirst response is diminished by up to 40 percent (even when dehydrated). This happens because our blood vessels constrict when we’re cold to prevent blood from flowing freely to the extremities. Our bodies do this to conserve heat by drawing more blood to its core.

When this happens, however, our body is fooled into thinking it’s properly hydrated because you don’t feel as thirsty and your body doesn’t conserve water. So in cold weather, athletes are less likely to drink water voluntarily and their kidneys aren’t signaled by hormones to conserve water and urine production increases.

Diminished thirst response and increased urine production are two of the leading factors that can lead to dehydration in the cold. Cold temperatures also cause increased respiratory fluid loss (when you can see your own breath, that’s water vapor that your body is losing). The colder the temperature and the more intense the exercise, the more vapor you lose when you breath.

It’s common to think that dehydration isn’t something you have to worry about in the winter, but keeping hydrated and drinking lots of water is every bit as important in the cold. Winter dehydration can cause exhaustion, muscle fatigue, cramps, loss of coordination and even a stroke. Dehydration also leaves your body more susceptible to winter colds and flu.

Not drinking enough water can also make it harder to keep off extra pounds during the shorter days when we tend to exercise less and eat more. When properly hydrated, your body is better able to break down fat for energy and your appetite is under better control.

Drink water before, during and after exercising in the cold temperatures. It’s obviously harder to do in the winter because you many not feel as thirsty and may feel like you’re not really sweating.

Remember:

Just because you’re cold, it doesn’t mean your body isn’t thirsty—stay hydrated! Even if it’s just one extra glass of water a day, you will feel and function a lot better in the cold winter months.

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