8 shocking water statistics

Did you know?

• 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population)
   
• 37% of Americans mistake the thirst mechanism for hunger.
   
• Even mild dehydration can slow down one’s metabolism by 3%.
   
• One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters.
   
• Lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue.
   
• 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
   
• A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen.
   
• Drinking five glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, it can cut the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day? 

Source: Dehydration, a major health concern