The Many Benefits of Water

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Did you know that if a person waits until they are thirsty to drink water they may already be dehydrated? If a person is dehydrated they can suffer many health complications. These health issues can include headaches, joint pain, and can even be serve as depression. According to an online article from the Boston College website 2 out of every 3 people in America do not drink enough water. This is an epidemic that is haunting our nation. Many people are wondering why we have so many issues with our health care, well it is because we have so many issues with our health itself. Drinking more water will allow you to live happier and healthier lives. If people were more educated on what exactly water is, why our bodies need water, the benefits of drinking water, and how much exactly are we supposed to be drinking, then we may be able to change the statistics and give our nation a healthier future.

This is definition of water from Merriam-Webster dictionary on line. ‘Water is the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes, and seas, and is a major constituent of all living matter and that when pure is an odorless, tasteless, very slightly compressible liquid oxide of hydrogen H2O which appears bluish in thick layers, freezes at 0° C and boils at 100° C, has a maximum density at 4° C and a high specific heat, is feebly ionized to hydrogen and hydroxyl ions, and is a poor conductor of electricity and a good solvent.’ Water is a vital factor of our lives. Nothing would exist without water. Every living person, plant, and animal needs at least a small amount of water.

Our body’s need for water is relent...

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