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Do you know how you instinctively go to the bathroom after waking up in the morning? Or check your social media on your phone? Or pour a cup of coffee? These habits are so engrained into your routine that you probably don’t notice you’re doing them. That’s what we want you to do today (and every day) with hydration. Pick a few times throughout your day to drink ...
Hydration doesn’t just come from the fluids you drink. Certain lifestyle habits — including what you eat — can affect how hydrated you are. And some of the most popular eating plans can make you more dehydrated. Lauren Rocha, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, points out, “water plays a role in fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism. Adequate ...
If you drink caffeine in moderation, it won’t dehydrate you . But too much of anything is bad for the body, and caffeine is no exception. Today and moving forward, stick to no more than 4 to 5mg of caffeine per kilogram of body weight (2.2 pounds per kilogram ). That means if you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink no more than 340mg of caffeine per day. That’s a ...
Technology can do wondrous things for hydration. There are so many supportive and convenient mobile apps to help you: Track your H2O intake Remember to drink more water See how close you are to reaching your daily goal Connect how you feel with your water intake through historical insights WaterMinder is an exciting option. First, set your daily ...
Does your organization have hydration stations? If so, now’s the time to start using them. Health care organizations are allowed to define and establish safe eating and drinking areas for employees. Hydration stations are secure, designated areas where you can store your beverage and return to drink it. If your organization doesn’t have hydration ...
Are you a planner? If you prefer to get organized in advance, you’ll enjoy today’s tip. Divide your daily hydration goal into mini goals throughout the day. For example, let’s say you’re aiming to drink 90 ounces of water per day. You can break that into 9 opportunities to drink 10 ounces each time. Now that you know how many times you need to drink water, ...
Welcome to day 1 of the Hack Your Hydration Challenge, powered by Compass One Healthcare. You’re embarking on a hydration challenge with the goal of drinking more water. That’s great! But we also know you’ve got certain barriers, like a busy schedule, infection control procedures, and PPE, that limit how much (and how often) you can drink. To kickoff ...
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