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| | | | How much water do you drink per day? I'll go first: Not enough. I carry my emotional support water bottle with me everywhere I go, but I don't always drink it. After a little bit of research, I learned that this could be contributing to my "midday crash," not to mention other signs of dehydration. | | Today, find out how to tell if you're underhydrated, plus easy ways to consume "enough" water every day. | | Let's kick things off with some interesting stories, shall we? | | | | Be well,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor | | | | |
| |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
January 31, 2024 • 2 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Are you drinking enough water? | | How much water you need to drink every day depends on a bunch of factors, like your environment, diet, and activity levels. As a general goal, The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine suggests drinking 11.5 cups per day for women and 15.5 cups for men. *gulp* | | Not drinking that much? How can you tell if you're dehydrated? Here are some sneaky signs to look out for: | - You feel more tired than usual.
- Your lips are cracked, and your skin is dry.
- You get frequent headaches.
- You feel lightheaded or dizzy.
- Your blood pressure is low.
- You have trouble concentrating.
- You don't pee often, and it's a dark color when you do.
| | Speaking of pee color, peep this chart to tell how hydrated you might be! |  | | A lot of the symptoms listed above can overlap with other conditions. To play it safe, consider seeing a doctor to figure out if it's due to dehydration or another underlying cause. | | If you think you need to up your water intake, try any of these tips: | - Replace lost fluids with electrolyte drinks.
- Consume foods that are high in fluids, like soups and fruits.
- Drink coffee, tea, and sparkling water. (They count!)
- Infuse water with yummy flavors, like lemon, mint, or cherry juice.
- Use a water bottle with hourly goal markers and motivational quotes.
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