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by Medprime Health
It’s general knowledge that drinking water is vital for good health.
World Water Day is a yearly celebration that strives to raise awareness of water significance and promote its sustainable use.
It draws attention to the fact that access to clean water is a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for sustainable development.
Why is it Important to Drink Up?
- It regulates your body temperature
It’s important to stay hydrated to keep your body temperature stable. Sweating during physical exertion and in warm surroundings causes your body to lose water.
- It helps fight off illness
Water consumption can help prevent some medical disorders such as:
constipation
kidney stones
exercise-induced asthma
urinary tract infection
hypertension
- It prevents overall dehydration
Dehydration is the result of your body not having enough water.
Severe dehydration can result in a number of severe complications like:
-Swelling in your brain
-Kidney failure
-Seizures
How Much Of Water Does Your Body Need Daily?
The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men and about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.
Make sure you drink enough water to make up for what’s lost through sweat, urination, and bowel movements to avoid dehydration.
