Drinking water is not the most exciting thing in the world, but if more of us knew the benefits of drinking water, we would all be excited to drink it. According to research, drinking the daily recommended amount of water has several benefits which include:[1]
For Adults:
- Water is low in calories
- Carries no risk of tooth decay
- Reduces headaches and nausea
- It aids a healthy digestive system
- Reduces tiredness and dizziness
- Improves skin hydration
- Helps to increase the protective effect of kidney function
- Helps to reduce Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- It improves physical and mental performance
- Its frequently free most times and cheaper than buying a soft drink
For Children:
- Reduced bedwetting
- No risk of teeth decay
- Improve mental concentration
- Improve visual concentration
- Improve short-term memory
- Reduces constipation
- Help reduce Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
TOP TIPS
Healthy hydration can seriously improve your overall health.
If you find it difficult and boring to drink water always remind yourself of the benefits of drinking water. You could also try adding things such as lime or lemon slices or both, crushed ice or ice cubes.
Drinking water at home or taking water from home in a bottle to work or school means you are only paying for that water once, through your water bill. Buying water from a shop, means you are paying for water twice. If you find it difficult to drink tap water, try filtered water from a filter jug.
WARNING
Please note that, although rare, over-hydrating can happen and in extreme cases can be dangerous. Information on the recommended fluid intake for children and adults can be found on this page.
References
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Natural Hydration Council, Hydration And Dental Health, Http://Www.Naturalhydrationcouncil.Org.Uk/Wp-Content/Uploads/2013/04/NHC-Urinary-Fact-Sheet_March13.Pdf. (Accessed November 20, 2016)
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