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Are Your Kids Having A Tough Time Learning Remotely? Proper Hydration Can Enhance Your Child’s Performance

As more parents adapt to remote schooling in post-COVID, helping your child achieve best results while learning from home has become top of mind for many parents. A number of studies have shown that proper hydration can enhance your child's cognitive performance. A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that hydration (water intake) can have a significant impact on the cognitive performance of preadolescent children. The study led by a team of researchers at the University of Illinois investigated the relationship between hydration and cognitive control of children who were between nine to 11 years old. Researchers...

Even "Mild" Dehydration Dehydration Can Impair Your Cognitive Performance, Here's What You Need To Know

While it's common to think of alleviating dehydration for physical benefits such as boosting athletic performance, studies show staying well-hydrated can have significant mental health benefits too. A study conducted by the University of Connecticut Human Performance Lab found that mild dehydration (1.36%) causes changes in mood, increased perception of task difficulty, lower concentration, and headaches in women. The simple fact is that whether we realize it or not, our body is composed of 70% water and the brain 75% water. When you become dehydrated, your blood circulation slows and results in less oxygen being delivered to your organs- including...

Digital Eye Strain Causing Your Dry Eyes? Proper Hydration Can Help

The average American spends more than 10 hours a day interacting with a smartphone or computer screen, and too much screen time may wreak havoc on your eyes. Digital eye strain, computer vision syndrome and visual fatigue are a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer or tablet and cellphone use. People who spend an extended amount of time staring at screens experience eye discomfort, vision problems, dry eyes, eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, and neck and shoulder pain. According to The Vision Council, 59% of American adults report experiencing symptoms of digital eye strain. Dehydration and...

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