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\"water001\"34 Way’s Water Makes You Awesome<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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From the stuff we drink and swim in, to the steam that eases congestion and the ice that reduces swelling, water is all around us (and even in us). Heck, it kind of\u00a0is\u00a0us. \u201cWater makes up about two thirds of who we are, and influences 100 percent of the processes in our body,\u201d says CamelBak hydration expert Doug Casa, PhD. That probably explains why we feel better when we\u2019re drinking enough of it. To learn exactly how water is helping us, as well as some creative ways to use it, check out these 34 reasons why you should go hydrate right now.<\/p>\n

\"Pouring-water-from-bottle-into-glass\"1. It could aid weight loss.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone looking to lose weight could be helped by upping their water intake. Studies have found that when participants drink water before a meal, they lose weight faster than those who did not drink water\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0. Extra H2O helps us eat less by making us feel full, and it may also\u00a0boost metabolism. CamelBak hydration advisor Kate Geagan, RD says it\u2019s not uncommon to put on weight by mistaking thirst for hunger, and she offers this pro tip: Next time you feel fatigued or sluggish, \u201cdrinking water may be just what [you] need to perk up.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. It powers our warm-weather exercise.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the proper precautions,\u00a0working out in the heat\u00a0is usually fine\u2014and\u00a0staying hydrated\u00a0is one of the most important things you can do. The hotter the workout, the\u00a0sweatier\u00a0we tend to get, so it\u2019s extra important to\u00a0replace\u00a0those lost fluids. Determining\u00a0sweat rateinforms good rehydration strategy: \u201cOnce an athlete [knows his or her] sweat rate, they can begin to practice replacing these fluid losses in training and be optimally prepared for [athletic exertion],\u201d says Casa.<\/p>\n

3. It keeps things moving, digestion-wise.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water helps us, you know,\u00a0go\u00a0by helping\u00a0dissolve\u00a0fats and solublefiber. Drinking enough water prevents\u00a0constipation\u00a0and also reduces the burden on the kidneys and liver by helping to\u00a0flushwaste products. Geagan breaks it down: \u201cIn the large intestine, water binds with fiber to increase the bulk of the stools, reduce transit time and make elimination easier. When you don’t drink enough water and fluids, the colon pulls water from stools, increasing your risk of constipation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"water+tap\"4. It helps endurance athletes fight fatigue.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water is an integral part of most any workout, and it becomes especially important in order to prevent\u00a0dehydration\u00a0during long workouts. When exercising for an hour or more, drinking water treated with carbohydrates and salts (by mixing in tablets such asNuun, or making a\u00a0DIY version) can help maintain fluid balance, which aids athletic performance and helps prevent post-exercise fatigue and exhaustion\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

5. It might protect against some types of cancer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research has found that the greater the fluid intake, the lower the incidence of\u00a0bladder cancer, with more significant results when the fluid is water\u00a0\u00a0. One\u00a0possible\u00a0reason could be that urinating more frequently prevents the buildup of bladder carcinogens. Staying hydrated may also reduce the risk of colon cancer and\u00a0breast cancer\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

6. It can improve mood.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drinking water makes us feel so refreshed that it actually improves our state of mind. You don\u2019t even have to be severely in need of it to benefit: Even mild dehydration has been shown to negatively impact moods\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

7. Fun, frozen workouts are great for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it\u2019s too snowy or icy to go for a run, or you want a workout that\u2019s as fun as it is good for you, find yourself some frozen water. Try\u00a0ice skating\u00a0for a low-impact workout that challenges your balance, get in some hill-work while\u00a0sledding, get a full-body workout while\u00a0cross-country skiing, or improve your cardiovascular endurance with\u00a0snow-shoeing\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

\"water-background\"8. Drinking it may help prevent headaches, naturally.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Going without water for too long causes headaches for some people, and has been identified as a migraine trigger\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0. The good news is that in a study on the effects of water on headaches, participants experienced \u201ctotal relief\u201d from their headaches within 30 minutes of drinking water (two cups, on average)\u00a0\u00a0. Geagan says a good way to prevent headaches is to stay hydrated throughout the day. And if you\u2019ve already been hit with a dehydration-triggered headache, you\u2019ll need significantly more water to help it go away. She recommends drinking two to four cups of water for headache relief within one to two hours.<\/p>\n

9. It keeps our kidneys working.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kidneys\u00a0remove waste from our bodies, help control our blood pressure, and balance fluids, so they\u2019re crucial to keeping our systems running smoothly. One surefire way to keep them working properly? Adequate\u00a0water consumption! So drink up to keep those kidneys in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n

10. It energizes us.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next time you\u2019re feeling zonked, try drinking a couple glasses of water. Feeling\u00a0tired\u00a0is one of the first signs of\u00a0dehydration\u00a0and filling back up on H2O could zap the sleepiness\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

11. Soda water makes healthier cocktails.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fizzy water is a staple for\u00a0healthier\u00a0versions\u00a0of favorite boozybeverages. Using seltzer water and fresh fruit instead of sugary mixers makes for a delicious, better-for-you drink (that can also help prevent dehydration).<\/p>\n

\"spoonwithwater\"12. It may help keep us alert.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going to need to concentrate for long periods of\u00a0time, keep water handy to help you stay refreshed, hydrated, and\u00a0focused: Dehydration can impair your attention span, memory, and motor skills\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

13. It protects our joints and cartilage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water keeps the cartilage around our joints hydrated and supple, ensuring that our joints stay\u00a0lubricated. It also protects our spinal cord and tissues, keeping us\u00a0healthy\u00a0from the inside out. Geagan explains that cartilage\u2014the rubbery material that coats our bones\u2014is about 85 percent water. To keep this protective material healthy, we need to keep hydrated.<\/p>\n

14.<\/strong>\u00a0It powers our cold-weather workouts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most of us think of those sweaty, summer workouts as the ones we should be guzzling water before, during, and after. But staying hydrated while\u00a0exercising in the cold\u00a0is crucial, too: One of the ways our bodies lose water is through respiration, and when we exercise in the cold, we\u2019re working harder under the extra\u00a0layers\u00a0of clothing and breathing more heavily as a result. But even though we\u2019re doubling down on fluid loss, one study found that cold weather weakens thirst. The result? We\u2019re working hard, losing water, and not getting any\u00a0body\u00a0cues\u00a0to drink up, which can lead to dehydration\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

15. Soaking in a warm bath or shower may make us feel less lonely.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Researchers have concluded that when people are lonely and seeking connectedness, they spend more time in warm baths and showers,\u00a0substituting\u00a0physical warmth for emotional warmth\u00a0\u00a0. Doing so seems to ease loneliness and feelings of isolation. Warm baths may also cue oxytocin, the hormone responsible for making us feel relaxed and\u00a0bonded\u00a0with others. Typically released when we\u2019re experiencing\u00a0closeness\u00a0to others, researchers believe that rises in body temperature can cause it to be\u00a0released, too (though we should mention that this study was done on rats, not humans)\u00a0.<\/p>\n

\"packaged-drinking-water-bottle-i13\"16. It takes the edge off of hangovers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drinking alcohol causes\u00a0dehydration, which can lead to\u00a0hangovers. Having a glass of\u00a0water\u00a0with each alcoholic drink you sip is one way to offset the dehydration (and the day-after misery).<\/strong><\/p>\n

17. It helps us think more clearly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dehydration causes shrinkage of brain tissue. So when we haven\u2019t been drinking enough water, our brains have to work a lot harder to perform at the same level\u00a0\u00a0. One study even found that students who brought water to tests\u00a0did better\u00a0on their exams.<\/p>\n

18. It cleans non-toxically.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you need to clean your home, clothes, dishes, laundry, or yourself, water is the basic ingredient in many\u00a0all-natural cleaning products. These products have all the cleansing punch with none of the\u00a0toxicity, which is\u00a0better\u00a0for homes, health, and the environment.<\/p>\n

19. Gargling keeps you healthier.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A study that followed 400 participants during cold and flu season found that those who gargled water regularly were significantly less likely to contact upper respiratory infections and that when they did, their symptoms weren\u2019t as severe\u00a0\u00a0. (Maybe it\u2019s time to supplement that flu shot with funny throat noises!).<\/p>\n

\"WaterWHISNews21Logo\"20. Eating it hydrates us\u2014deliciously.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water-rich\u00a0fruits and vegetables\u00a0like cucumber, watermelon, and strawberries contain minerals, salts, and natural sugars the body needs for optimum hydration levels, so eating them can sometimesrehydrate\u00a0us more effectively (and a lot more tastily) than water alone.<\/p>\n

21. Working out in it (yes, in it) is good for aerobic fitness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deep water running and\u00a0water aerobics\u00a0offer cardio workouts without the impact. For cross training that\u2019s\u00a0no-impact and low-stress, hit the\u00a0pool. Then there\u2019s\u00a0aqua spinning,\u00a0which has been growing in popularity for a reason: It provides a workout aseffective\u00a0as cycling on land, and might even offer increased cardiovascular benefits.<\/p>\n

22.<\/strong>\u00a0Living near it is good for our health.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One study showed that good health is more prevalent the closer one lives to the coast\u00a0\u00a0. Whether it\u2019s the proximity to sea air, greenery, or opportunities to soak up\u00a0sunshine\u00a0on the beach,\u00a0spending timenear the water makes us healthier.<\/p>\n

23. It balances our fluids.<\/strong><\/p>\n

About 60 percent of the human body is\u00a0made of water, and keeping our fluids balanced means that all that water is doing its\u00a0job\u2014transporting nutrients, aiding digestion, regulating temperature, and so on.<\/p>\n

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24. Its sounds are soothing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exposure to unpleasant noises (screams, scrapes, electric drills, subway trains, perhaps?) can elevate our pulse and blood pressure and cause stress hormones to be released\u00a0\u00a0. In contrast, in one study, participants rated\u00a0bubbling water\u00a0as the most pleasing sound they were asked to listen to. The sounds of water flowing has also been found to have\u00a0therapeutic effects.<\/p>\n

25. Swimming around in it works out the body and mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Swimming has been found to improve long-term physical and mental health and is a great option for anyone who wants an impact-free\u00a0cardio workout\u00a0\u00a0. Those seeking peace of mind might consider diving in too; spending time in the pool is believed toreduce depression.<\/p>\n

26. When frozen, it provides pain and swelling relief for soft tissue injuries.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ice has been shown to be an effective short-term\u00a0therapy\u00a0for sprains and strains. Cold packs reduce blood flow and swelling in the affected area and also\u00a0treat pain\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

27. Spending time in cold water is good for athletes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studies show that immersion in cold water is beneficial for sustained athletic performance in the heat, and for treating muscle damage after exercise\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0. On hot days, immersion in cold water can keep body temperatures level and blood flowing.<\/p>\n

\"6_markwallace-waterfallglenmayeisleman\"28. It\u2019s been linked to heart health.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can drinking water keep us heart healthy? There seems to be a link between risk of death from coronary heart disease and water intake:\u00a0Research\u00a0has shown both that consuming more water means a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease and that risk of death rises when intake of \u201chigh-energy fluids\u201d (like soda and juice) increases\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

29. A warm footbath before bed could help you sleep.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One\u00a0small study\u00a0found that adults with sleeping problems experienced better sleep and less wakefulness on nights they received a warm water foot bath before going to bed.<\/p>\n

30. Waterbeds can help some people with back pain.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perhaps there\u2019s a therapeutic reason that waterbeds were all the rage in the ’70s and \u201880s. Research indicates that waterbed mattresses are associated with improving back pain symptoms and providing a good night\u2019s sleep (though the benefits were small)\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

31. It may help relieve congestion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stuffy nose got you down? Inhaling steam from a humidifier or pot of boiling water can help clear up\u00a0congestion. Salt water can also break up all the gunk that makes us stuffy: Stream it from one nostril to the other with a\u00a0neti pot\u00a0or try a saline nose spray to loosen things up.<\/p>\n

\"chh1dt3wuaextvu\"32. Shoveling after a heavy snowfall makes for great cardio.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Okay, so snow\u2019s not\u00a0exactly\u00a0water, but it\u2019s definitely similar enough! If you\u2019ve ever spent time shoveling after a snowstorm and felt like you got a darn good workout, it\u2019s because you did. In fact, shoveling snow makes demands on the body similar to a treadmill workout at maximum effort\u00a0\u00a0. As long as you\u2019re already in good cardiovascular health, grab a snow shovel the next time heavy snowfall sidetracks your workout plans! (To\u00a0avoid injury\u00a0and strain: Warm up first and use proper shoveling technique\u2014snow shoveling is hard work and can cause injury!).<\/p>\n

33. Spa therapy could relieve pain and aid relaxation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you suffer from chronic pain, a hot-water soak could help. A\u00a0review\u00a0of\u00a0spa therapy\u00a0(soaking in baths of hot water or mineral water) showed that it has been an effective treatment for pain and rheumatic disorders\u00a0\u00a0.<\/p>\n

34. Soaking up steam heat is good for the heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relaxing in a sauna could be as\u00a0healthy\u00a0as it is calming. In one small study, participants who sat in a sauna for 15 minutes every day for three weeks showed improved heart function and blood pumping capabilities, and were able to exercise more\u00a0\u00a0. Researchers concluded that sauna therapy could be an effective complement or alternative treatment for some people with chronic heart failure<\/p>\n

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