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...

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...