General Physician, Hyderabad
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Exercising in hot and humid conditions can make you dehydrated faster
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Avoid exercising in a heated environment as it can make you dehydrated faster. Studies show that one can get dehydrated in as little as 30 minutes if exercising in the heat.
People need to have at least 8 glasses of water each day to stay hydrated
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Research has shown that this claim is inconclusive. An average person gets an adequate amount of water each day from fruits, vegetables and drinking water. Dehydration happens in extreme cases like staying out in the heat for longer duration.
Alcohol can make you feel dehydrated
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Avoid drinking too much alcohol as it tends to make you feel dehydrated. Remember to drink plenty of liquids after a night out to bring your body's water level back to normal.
An average adult loses about 10 cups of water every day
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The body loses water during sweating, breathing and urinating. However, the water level gets replenished naturally when you eat food and have fluids.
Drinking water can help you lose weight
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Studies have shown that drinking water before meals can help you lose weight as the water makes you feel full and you end up eating less.