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submitted by Sang on 12.19.2005 in Life

. Seventy-five percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
(Likely applies to half world population.)

1. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

2. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.

3. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

4. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

5. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

6. 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.

7. 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 one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

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