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Download nowDid you know that an adult can go weeks without food, but will die after about 10 days without water?
Did you know that an adult can go weeks without food, but will die after about 10 days without water? Water is the essence of life – your brain is 76% water, your blood is 84% water and even your bones are 25% water. It’s essential for basic human functions like maintaining temperature, protecting the brain, spine and tissues, building new cells and detoxing the body.
So why do 77% of Americans say they don’t drink enough water during a typical workday? It often comes down to having the time and also knowing how to hydrate your body – plus remembering to do so.
Even mild dehydration can sabotage your health, productivity, mind and emotions. According to the CDC, dehydration can cause physical symptoms like kidney stones, constipation and overheating, as well as mental symptoms like brain fog and mood swings. So what can you do about it? Discover the best ways to stay hydrated – and develop healthy habits for life.
Signs of dehydration
Most of us are familiar with the signs of severe dehydration: dry mouth, thirst, lack of urination or dark yellow urine and headaches, to name a few. Typically when we feel these symptoms, we have a glass of water and continue on with our day.
Yet other signs are more subtle. So how do you know if you need to learn how to hydrate your body? Some symptoms of dehydration you may not know about include:
