Category Archives: Water

Mental Function and Dehydration

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A reasonably large body of evidence from the literature shows a correlation between the hydration level of the subject and physical performance. As dehydration reaches about 5 %, performance drops off significantly. Athletes have known this for some time, and … Continue reading →

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Why There is No Correct Water Intake

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Recommendations for water intake vary considerably depending on the source of the information. There are a number of reasons for this, the most obvious being that no one water intake can satisfy everyone in all circumstances. The amount of water … Continue reading →

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Dehydration as a Commonly Overlooked Chronic Condition

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Water is a highly important nutrient, and after oxygen, could be considered one of the most fundamental ingredients for life. There is a lot of controversy regarding how much water to drink, and recommendations are made to the public from … Continue reading →

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Is Drinking Water Protective of Depression and Anxiety?

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that a poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle is associated with the development of mood disorders. Researchers have observed a number of dietary factors that can significantly improve mood and some of these are easy and cheap to … Continue reading →

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Drink More Water to Improve Mood?

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Robert Barrington

A high quality diet containing all the essential nutrients has been shown to be particularly beneficial to mental health. In addition, the avoidance of stress, the avoidance of toxins and pollutants and the avoidance of poor quality foods are also … Continue reading →

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Dehydration and Mood

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Dehydration is known to cause detrimental performance in humans and animals. In particular, mild dehydration can lead to significant declines in mental and physical ability. As dehydration increases, both physical and mental faculties gradually deteriorate until death. Dehydration does not … Continue reading →

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Dehydration and Mental Performance

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington

It is well evidenced that dehydration is able to cause a serious deterioration in physical performance. As little as 5 % dehydration can negatively affect physical fitness levels, and further declines can cause not only poor performance, but serious risk … Continue reading →

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On The Water Content of Fruit and Vegetables

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Robert Barrington

The recommendation to drink ‘more’ water is shrouded in confusion. It is not clear from research how much water is required or when it is best to drink. It is known however, that as little as a few percent dehydration … Continue reading →

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Dehydration and Mood

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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How Much Water Should you Drink?

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

The truth is that the amount of water you need each day varies depending on a number of factors including how much activity you perform, your genetics, the temperature and the amount of water you obtain from your food. One … Continue reading →

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