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WATER

ColoradoGirl
ColoradoGirl Posts: 423 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
A BIT OF INFO I WANTED TO SHARE ABOUT WATER

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
(Likely applies to half the world population)


#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak
that it is mistaken for hunger.


#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.


#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs
for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of
Washington study.


#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.


#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of
water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain
for up to 80% of sufferers.


#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term
memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on
the computer screen or on a printed page.


#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of
colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast
cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop
bladder cancer.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?

Replies

  • pannellkat
    pannellkat Posts: 709 Member
    I hate drinking water! But I love that you posted these fun facts - although I have to force myself to drink 5 cups a day, I know I can do better. I am going to print these little facts out and keep it near my desk at work to remind me why I need to just man up and drink that glass of water in front of me.

    Thanks!
  • AsianTexan
    AsianTexan Posts: 42 Member
    WOW! Good to know... thanks for posting!
  • Kath712
    Kath712 Posts: 1,263 Member
    Wow - I especially like # 8!! Thanks!
  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
    I have been doing much better with water the last few days and I feel so much better than I was.... I just downed another glass! Thanks for this...

    ~Leash :heart:
  • FitnessJourney
    FitnessJourney Posts: 26
    #7 I didn't realize it would make my memory fuzzy but it makes sense

    Thank you for posting water tips.:flowerforyou:

    :drinker: I love my water and drink it all the time, some do not like it, I feel lucky I do. :blushing:
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