All our organs contain water, even our bones. In total, more than half of our body is made up of it, or 45 litres for a person weighing 65 kg. The water we drink is needed to eliminate waste: 3 litres disappear every day via urine, perspiration and breathing. It also helps maintain our body temperature at around 37 degrees and is essential for digestion.
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Sep 2022
Water Water Everywhere, But How Much Do You Really Need?
The water advice is everywhere - how much to drink (8 cups a day - really?), what to drink, when to drink, and all its benefits. On this episode we produced with our colleagues at Life Kit, hosts Aaron Scott and Emily Kwong take some cherished hydration beliefs and get to the rea ... Show More
19m 19s
Jun 2022
No, Everyone Does Not Need 8-10 Cups of Water Per Day (Here’s Why...)
You've probably heard somewhere that you should have 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Well, as it turns out, there’s no scientific research to back up this number. In today’s podcast episode, learn how to figure out how much water you should be getting and other ways to stay hyd ... Show More
22m 47s
<p>Is it healthy to drink water all day long? Let’s talk about it. </p>
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<p>Yes, we need water—I’m not against drinking water. But I think we need to rethink the concept of sipping on something constantly. </p>
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<p>An interesting research paper suggests that ... Show More
