Increasing our daily water intake is urgent as UK and global Heat Health Watch Service warned of this summer’s extreme temperatures.
20 July 2017
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Water is fundamental to life. According to medical facts, about 70% to 80% of your brain tissue is water. If you are dehydrated, your body and your mind will feel anxious and stressed
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Healthcare professionals are urging people in Britain and other countries experiencing hot temperatures this summer to take action to minimise the impact of the heat on their health.
Staying cool, drinking plenty of water to maintain hydration, and avoiding sunburn by covering up or wearing high-factor creams are among the measures people are recommended to take to protect themselves in the face of higher-than-usual summer temperatures. And health experts are warning that vulnerable people with underlying heart and lung conditions, older people, babies and young children are at much greater risk of harm if they fail to take heed of the advice.
As to the question of how crucial regular water consumption is to maintaining healthy exposure to ultraviolet radiation, a World Health Organisation spokesperson explains: “Water is essential for life. Safe water supplies, hygienic sanitation and good water management are fundamental to global health.”
In a stark illustration of the risks faced by people living in some of the world’s poorest countries each day, he adds: “Almost one tenth of the global disease burden could be prevented by increasing access to safe drinking water.”
Kaiser Permanente nephrologist Steven Guest agrees, explaining: “Fluid losses occur continuously from skin evaporation, breathing, urine and stool. These losses must be replaced daily for good health.”
From a global point of view, guaranteeing access for everyone to drinkable water should be perceived as being in the enlightened self-interest of mankind generally.
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Water is fundamental to life: everyone deserves clean water..
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