Summer is well underway, and hopefully you're getting your fill of fun in the sun! Just remember to drink plenty of water before, during and after those long, lazy afternoons at the park, beach or pool. Here are some reasons you should always stay hydrated:
Body
According to Men's Fitness magazine, water speeds up your metabolism, flushes out toxins and helps with digestion. More than half of every healthy adult's body is made up of water, so it's not surprising that staying well hydrated is key to staying healthy.
Heart
The American Heart Association says that water consumption is key to maintaining cardiac health. If you are well hydrated, then your heart is able to work more efficiently and with less strain.
Mind
Believe it or not, drinking water may improve your job performance and efficiency at work. A study published last year in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that subjects who drank water before completing cognitive tasks had faster reactions than those who did not.
Weight loss
Lisa Cimperman, Clinical Dietitian at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, tells ABC News that drinking plenty of water can help you avoid unnecessary snacking. In fact, sometimes you may even mistake thirst for hunger pangs!
"Our thirst mechanism isn't that good," Cimperman told the news network. "Essentially, when we think that we're hungry, we're actually thirsty."
So next time you find yourself reaching for the potato chips, grab a bottle of water instead.
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