Challenges
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Try This Today
- Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning before reaching for coffee or tea.
- Fill up a water bottle. Place it on your desk while working and bring it with you when you leave your house.
- Dress up your water. Squeeze lime into sparkling water or infuse regular H2O with fruit, mint or lemon.
- Make foods with high water content, like watermelon, cucumber and strawberries, a regular part of your meals.
- Monitor bathroom breaks. If you’re properly hydrated, you’ll likely need to use the restroom once every few hours. Your urine should be clear or light yellow.
Why
The brain is made up of about 75 percent water so not staying hydrated can affect how well it functions. Research suggests that dehydration may impair cognitive performance, especially in older adults. Staying hydrated may help reduce this risk
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