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75%
of Americans are chronically dehydrated. |
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In
37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that
it is often mistaken for hunger. |
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Even
MILD dehydration will slow down ones metabolism
as much as 3%. |
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One
glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for
almost 100% of dieters studied in a University of Washington
study. |
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Lack
of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. |
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Preliminary
research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could
significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of
sufferers. |
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A
mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term
memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing
on the computer screen or on a printed page. |
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Drinking
5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer
by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by
79%, and on is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. |