Wellness Corner

You probably already know that you're supposed to drink at least eight glasses of water per day. But did you know that you might vastly improve the quality of life that you have in old age if you actually do this thing that you know you're supposed to be doing? A new report indicates that simply changing your lifestyle to drink more water can significantly improve how you feel every day.

The report comes from an elder care home which institute a "water club" to encourage residents to drink at least eight glasses of water per day. They made it easy for the group to remember to drink their water. And everyone saw immediate and long-term benefits. Some of these benefits include being more alert, falling less, feeling happier, sleeping better and having better digestion.

The report reminds us that older people have a greater tendency to become dehydrated due to hormonal changes in the body as well as issues related to common medications. As a result, it is even more likely that you'll benefit from drinking water in later years as it is that you'll see results today. But it's never too early - or too late - to start drinking water!

Question of the Day: Do you find it difficult to drink at least eight glasses of water per day in order to maintain your quality of life?
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