You are 60% water. That’s a lot of H2O acting like a moody teenager. Without it, your brain shrinks. Literally. A 1-2% drop in hydration can make you cranky and slow.
Fun fact: a study found that dehydrated drivers made as many mistakes as drunk drivers. So, sip before you drive. Who knew water could be a legal driver’s ed tool?
The “Coffee Doesn’t Count” Lie
Grandma said coffee dehydrates you. She was wrong. Caffeine makes you pee more, but the water in your latte still hydrates you. So that morning cup counts toward your daily ounces.
Same for tea, soda, and even beer (in moderation). But please, don’t replace water with soda. Your teeth will write a sad little letter to your pancreas.
