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It’s been a hot summer this year, with many areas having record-high temperatures. With higher temps, your body sweats more, which can lead to dehydration.
Your body depends on water for survival and makes up more than half of your body weight. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to function correctly. It’s essential for good health; maintaining your temperature, removing waste and lubricating joints. Drinking water will of course help you stay hydrated and for most people 6 to 8 8-ounce glasses of water will help keep you hydrated. Exercise, certain medications, high temperatures, and illnesses can cause your body to lose water quicker so at times, you’ll need even more.
Dehydration Symptoms Include:
- Little or no urination or darker than usual urine
- Dry mouth
- Sleepiness or fatigue
- Extreme thirst
- Headaches
- Confusion
- Feeling dizzy or light-headed
- No tears when crying
For some, drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water can be boring (adding a fresh slice of fruit can help jazz up a simple glass of water.) Here’s a list of water-packed foods that can also help keep you hydrated during the hot summer months, from momseveryday.com ……
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