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Water Alone Is Not Enough

Why Water Alone Is Not Enough We’ve all heard the standard advice that drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day can boost hydration. But drinking water alone is not going to solve your body’s dehydration issues. Your hydration needs depend on your age, body weight, medical conditions, medications, activity levels, diet, alcohol intake and environmental conditions. In addition, travel and altitude can cause dehydration. And just boosting your intake of water doesn’t ensure that the electrolytes and nutrients are adequately absorbed into the bloodstream, interstitial cavities and cells. Drinking water alone does not replace all the electrolytes your...

Attorney Wellness, Tips for Relieving Work-Related Stress

While the legal profession opens the door to a highly rewarding career, many attorneys can find themselves suffering from physical and mental health issues caused by high levels of stress and burnout. Attorney wellness is increasing become a significant issue. According to a recent ALM Mental Health Survey, most legal professionals believe their mental well-being is worse off as a result of their chosen career. The survey found that 31.2% of respondents feel they are depressed, 64% felt anxious. Nearly 10.1% of respondents indicated that they had an alcohol problem. Excessively long workdays, confrontational interactions, demanding clients, phone calls and...

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...

Is Dehydration Causing Your Skin To Age Prematurely? Here's how to fix it.

Want to look youthful and feel our best? A glowing complexion and radiating skin isn't just a sign of good health; it helps you look younger and boosts self-confidence. Researchers are now finding that there's a link between dehydration and premature aging. Dehydration can cause an increase in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A lack of hydration causes the skin to lose elasticity and our skin is one of the first organs to show effects to dehydration, such as dryness, dullness, itchiness, and redness. Dehydration in the skin weakens your immune system and causes premature aging. The outer...

Five Water Busting Myths About Dehydration You Should Know

Water is the essence of life. It's essential to our body's function and our vitality. Without it, not a single living thing in this world exists. Nearly 70% of the human body is composed of water. All of the body's physical systems rely on it to function correctly. But have you ever wondered how our body absorbs water? Or what happens once it enters the body? Knowing how the human body absorbs water after it has been consumed is essential to eliminating dehydration and promoting good health. So here is a breakdown of what happens once you drink the magic...

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